Compare Measures of Center and Variation

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Mathematics
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7th Grade
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Hard
Anthony Clark
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The double box plot below shows the number of car shows attended by two car clubs each year. Compare the centers and variations of the two populations.
The Cruisers' IQR is 5 greater than the Car Hops' IQR.
The Car Hops' IQR is 2 greater than the Cruisers' IQR.
The data for the Car Hops is more consistent.
The data for the Cruisers is more consistent.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which measure might be misleading in describing the value of each item?
The mode, because it is significantly higher than the average.
The mean, which gives an average value for the items.
The mean, because of the outlier.
The mode, because it is lower than the average.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The double dot plot shows the number of city pet registrations for several days.
The mean number of cat registrations is greater than the mean number of dog registrations.
The dogs’ data has a mean of 10 registrations.
The cats’ data has a mean of 15 registrations.
The mean number of dog registrations is greater than the mean number of cat registrations.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The double box plot below shows the results of a school survey about types of lunch purchased.
The a la carte data have less variation than full lunch.
The a la carte data are centered around a higher value.
The data for full lunch has a median of 180.
The data for a la carte lunches has an interquartile range of 240 students.
5.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The frequency table shows the gas mileages of several vehicles. The data would be (a) so the best measure of center would be the (b) and the best measure of variation would be the (c)
Skewed Right
median
Interquartile Range
Skewed Left
Symmetrical
Mean
Mean Absolute Deviation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The double dot plot shows the gas mileage, in miles per gallon, for several cars and SUVs.
The cars have a greater gas mileage with a greater variation.
The cars have a greater gas mileage with a less variation.
SUVs have less gas mileage with greater variation.
SUVs are centered around a greater median.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The double plot shows the daily attendance for two fitness clubs for one month.
Fun Fit has greater attendance with greater variation.
Greg's Gym has greater attendance with greater variation.
Fun Fit has greater attendance with less variation.
Greg’s Gym has a greater attendance with less variation.
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