Comparing Populations

If both sets of data are symmetric, the most appropriate measure of center and variation to use are...

• median & interquartile range

• mean & interquartile range

• median & mean absolute deviation

• mean & mean absolute deviation

If one or both sets of data are not symmetric, the most appropriate measure of center and variation to use are...

• median & interquartile range

• mean & interquartile range

• median & mean absolute deviation

• mean & mean absolute deviation

The box plots shown are...

• symmetric

• not symmetric

Use the box-and-whisker plots to determine if this statement is true. The interquartile range (IQR) of the men’s ages is greater than the interquartile range of the women’s ages.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

The box-and-whisker plots show the points scored in each Super Bowl by the AFC and NFC. About how many points higher is the third quartile for the NFC than the third quartile for the AFC?

• 5 points

• 7 points

• 10 points

• 15 points

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

The double dot plots show the average wait times in minutes for two popular rides at an amusement park. Compare the measures of center and variation, which ride typically has a longer wait time?

• No inference can be made from the graph.

• Topsy Turvy

• The wait times are the same for both rides.

• Rocket Blast

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

What is the median?

• 62
• 58
• 66
• 60

What is the minimum value?

• 64
• 58
• 66
• 61

What is the maximum value?

• 58
• 66
• 64
• 60

What value is the lower quartile (Q1)?

• 66
• 58
• 60
• 64