Comparing Data Sets Using Statistics

Which is a true statement based on the dot plots above?

• Set B has the greater range

• Set B has an outlier

• Set B has the greatest value

• Set A is less symmetric that Set B

Which is a true statement based on the box plots above

• The data for Team B have the greater range.

• The data for Team A are more symmetric.

• The data for Team B have the greater interquartile range.

• The data for Team A have the greater median.

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?

• The "Read" data has the lower median

• The "Draw" data has a larger interquartile range

• The "Read" data has the highest value

• The "Draw" data has an outlier

Use the dot plots to compare the number of raffle tickets sold by boys and girls during a school fundraiser. Which plot has an outlier?

• Girls

• Boys

• both plots

• neither plot

What is the interquartile range (IQR) for the checkers club?

• 4

• 5

• 10

• 11

Which data set has a greater spread (range)?

• Chess Club

• Checkers Club

• They have the same spread

• You cannot tell from the box plots

Which chapter was more difficult for students?

• chapter 9

• chapter 10

Which club has a lower minimum?

• The Cruisers

• The Car Hops

Which car club has the higher median?

• Cruisers
• Car Hops