Box and Whisker Plots

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What is a Box and Whisker Plot?

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A Box and Whisker Plot is a graphical representation of a data set that shows its minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

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What does the median represent in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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The median is the middle value of a data set when it is ordered from least to greatest.

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What are quartiles in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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Quartiles are values that divide a data set into four equal parts: the first quartile (Q1), median (Q2), and third quartile (Q3).

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How do you find the range of a data set?

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The range is found by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

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What does the 'whisker' represent in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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The whiskers extend from the quartiles to the minimum and maximum values, showing the spread of the data.

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What is the purpose of a Box and Whisker Plot?

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It visually summarizes the distribution, central tendency, and variability of a data set.

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How can you identify outliers in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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Outliers are typically represented as individual points that fall outside the whiskers.

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What does a longer box in a Box and Whisker Plot indicate?

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A longer box indicates greater variability in the middle 50% of the data.

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What is the upper extreme in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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The upper extreme is the maximum value in the data set.

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What is the lower extreme in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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The lower extreme is the minimum value in the data set.