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.

The wait times are the same for both rides.

Which is a true statement based on the box plots above

The data for Team B have the greater interquartile range.

The data for Team B have the greater range.

The data for Team A are more symmetric.

The data for Team A have the greater median.

Which is a random sample?

15 students were asked what their favorite color is.

10 students in the Spanish Club are asked how many languages they speak.

20 customers at an Italian restaurant are surveyed on what their favorite food is.

10 customers at a pet store were asked whether or not they had pets.

A survey asked 100 students in a school to name the temperature at which they feel most comfortable. The box plot above shows the results for the temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit. Which could you infer based on the box plot above?

Most students prefer a temperature of at least 73 degrees.

Most students prefer a temperature less than 65 degrees.

Almost no students prefer a temperature of less than 77 degrees.

Almost no students prefer a temperature of more than 65 degrees.

The box plots show data from a survey of students under 14 years old. They were asked on how many days in a month they read and draw. Based on the box plots, which is a true statement about the students?

Most students read more often than they draw.

Most students draw at least 12 days a month.

Most students read less than 12 days a month.

Most students draw more often than they read.

Comparing Dot and Box Plots

Authored by Kristen Carbone

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The dot plots compare the number of raffle tickets sold by boys and girls during a school fund-raiser. Which plot has an outlier?

Girls

Boys

Both Plots

Neither

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CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between the medians for the two data sets?

0 tickets

2 tickets

4 tickets

6 tickets

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CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the interquartile range for the Checkers Club?

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CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which data set shows a greater spread?

Chess Club

Checkers Club

They have the same spread.

You cannot tell from the box plots.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Find the medians.
Science: _ Math: __

science: 4.5 h; math: 3 h

science: 3 h; math: 4.5 h

science: 5 h; math: 5 h

science: 3.5 h; math: 4 h

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CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Compare the centers and spreads.

Math has a higher median (center) and a wider spread.

Math has a higher median (center) and a smaller spread.

Math has a lower median (center) and a smaller spread.

Math has a lower median (center) and a wider spread.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the range in gas mileage for cars?

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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Comparing Dot and Box Plots

The dot plots compare the number of raffle tickets sold by boys and girls during a school fund-raiser. Which plot has an outlier?

What is the difference between the medians for the two data sets?