Box Plots

Which statements below are true? Select all that apply.

• Group A has a greater median than Group B

• Group A has a greater range than Group B

• Group A has greater variability than Group B

• Group B has a greater median than Group A

• You cannot tell which group has the greater median based on the picture.

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CCSS.7.SP.B.4

• The 6th grade sample has greater variability.

• The 7th grade sample has greater variability.

• The 6th grade sample has the greater median.

• The ranges are equal for both samples.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.A.3

Which data set shows students who tend to spend more time on homework per week?

• Finn's Data Set

• Jonah's Data Set

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CCSS.7.SP.B.4

Mr. Jackson had students grow the same type of plant in two different rooms to test the growing conditions. Choose ALL accurate statements below.

• Room 7G has the tallest plant.

• 75% of 7D plants are 8 in. or taller.

• 7G has a greater median height.

• Room 7D has the shortest and tallest plants.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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• The median of the 7th grade sample is greater than the 6th grade sample.

• The 7th grade sample has greater variability.

• The ranges of both data samples are equivalent.

• The median of the 6th grade sample is greater than the 7th grade sample.

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CCSS.7.SP.B.4

Mykel surveyed 15 7th graders and 15 8th graders at his school to see how many hours they spend per day listening to music.

• The range is greater for the 8th graders, so there is greater variability for the 8th graders than the 7th graders.

• The person who listens to music the least is a 7th grader.

• The median is greater for the 7th graders, so they generally spend more time listening to music than 8th graders.

• No inferences can be made from the box plots.

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CCSS.7.SP.B.4

What is the median of the flowers in Garden Y, in inches? ________ inches

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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A family is looking for a new home. The median home price of Town 1 is ​$450,000. In Town 2, the median home price is ​$384,393.

• The homes in Town 2 are more expensive.

• The homes in Town 1 and Town 2 are similarly priced.

• The homes in Town 1 are more expensive.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Who spends more time in outdoor activity? Explain.

• Soccer players, because they have a greater range of active minutes outdoors.

• Basketball players, because they have a greater range of active minutes outdoors.

• Soccer players, because they have a greater median of minutes spent outdoors.

• Basketball players, because they have a greater median of minutes spent outdoors.

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CCSS.7.SP.B.4

Which has the greater median?

• Seventh graders

• Eighth graders

• They have the same median.

• Impossible to determine from the box plot.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1