Question

1. Compare the two box plots.

Looking at the majority, which group is taller?
Circle.
●
Boys
●
Girls
Which group has a smaller center of data? By how much?
Circle: Boys Girls
by
inches.
Which group has a larger range? Circle.
2. Compare the two dot plots.
● Are the graphs symmetrical or skewed?
Which dot plot has a larger center of data?
Which dot plot has a larger range?
Boys
Girls
Boys
+ + +
60 61
Girls
Height (inches) of Girls and Boys
.
62 63
+
64 65 66 67
+
69
68
+
70
+
71
Number of Fruit Smoothies Sold
+
72
Smoothies
Galore
50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Sunshine
Smoothies

Answer 1

Boys are taller than girls on average, with a larger center of data and larger range in height;

the dot plots are not shown.