Comparing Median of Two Data Sets

Which statement is true based on the box plots?

• Plot 2 has a larger spread than plot 1.

• Plot 1 and plot 2 have a center score of 60.

• Plot 1 has a minimum of 30 and plot 2 has a maximum score of 75.

• Plot 2 has a larger IQR than plot 1.

Answer the question pictured.

• I and II only

• I, II, and IV only

• II and III only.

• I, II, and III only.

Answer the question pictured.

• F

• G

• H

• J

A random sample of 21 students at Daulton Elementary and at Spenser Elementary is asked how many sibling they have. The results are pictured. When comparing the two populations, which statement is NOT supported by the data?

• The students at Spenser Elementary tend to have more siblings than the students at Daulton Elementary.

• The range in the data for Daulton Elementary is the same as the range in the data for Spenser Elementary.

• The median number of siblings for Daulton Elementary is larger than the median number of siblings for Spenser Elementary.

• The students at both elementary schools tend to have 2 or more siblings.

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

• 0 tickets

• 2 tickets

• 4 tickets

• 6 tickets

The two data sets show the number of days that team members trained before a 5k race. What inference can you draw by comparing the median?

• Team A members generally trained for more days than Team B members because Team A has a larger median

• Team B members generally trained for more days than Team A members because team B has a larger median

Which class has the higher test score median? 

• Class #1

• Class # 2 

• The medians are equal

• The median is not shown here. 

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

Mathematical Equivalence

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Answer the question pictured.

• A

• B

• C

• D

compare the box plots of the results from the final exam that Mrs. Leeward gave her class.
Which statement is true based on the box plots?

• Class 2 has a larger spread in their final exam scores than Class 1 has in their final exam scores.

• Class 2 has a center score of 85 and Class 1 has a center score of 80.

• Class 1 has a minimum score of 50 and Class 2 has a maximum score of 100.

• Class 2 has a larger interquartile range than Class 1.