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The dot plots show the number of pets students have in two classes. Which statement is best supported by the data?

• The mean of Mrs. Jones' class is higher than the mean of Mr. Carson's class.

• The range of Mr. Carson's class is lower than the range of Mrs. Jones' class.

• The median of Mr. Jones' class is equal to the median of Mr. Carson's class.

• The mode of Mrs. Jones' class is higher than the mode of Mr. Carson's class.

Answer explanation

Remember, the median is the middle data point

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teks 7.12a

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median

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The dot plots show the grades on a test of two different classes. Which statement is best supported by the data?

• The distribution of both sets of data are mostly symmetrical

• The mode of Ms. Henry's class is lower than the mode of Mrs. Clarence's class

• The median of Ms. Henry's class is higher than the median of Mrs. Clarence's class

• Mrs. Clarence's class has a higher range of test scores than Ms. Henry's class

Answer explanation

The mode is the option that has the most dots (data points) associated with it

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teks 7.12a

median

mode

range

The dot plots show the prices for different baits at two different shops. Which statement is best supported by the data?

• The distribution of Grey's Baits is mostly symmetrical

• The mode of Grey's Baits is less than the mode of Bait and Tackle

• The range of Bait and Tackle is less than the range of Grey's Baits

• The median of Bait and Tackle is greater than the median of Grey's Baits

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range

mode

dot plots

teks 7.12a