Dot Plots Skewed and Outliers

What is the difference between the medians for the two data sets? (remember- you cross them out from the left and right side)

• 0 tickets

• 2 tickets

• 4 tickets

• 6 tickets

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

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

Compare the medians and ranges.

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

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

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

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

What is the range in gas mileage for SUVs?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 6

What is the range in gas mileage for cars?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 6

Which statement correctly describes the shapes of the dot plots for cars and SUVs?

• SUVs: symmetrical
  Cars: skewed left
• Both are skewed left
• Both are symmetrical
• SUVs: skewed right
  Cars: Skewed left

Are these dot plots symmetric?

• Yes
• No

Is the Cars dot plot skewed left or right?

• left
• right

What shape is the data shown in the dot plot?

• symmetrical

• skewed left

• skewed right