Question

The weather service recorded some temperatures in Baltimore and Seattle throughout the month of October. Which statement is

TRUE when comparing the interquartile range (IQR) of the cities?

Answer 1

A) The amount of spread in the middle-half of Baltimore's data is greater than Seattle's.

Explanation:

IQR = Upper Quartile − Lower Quartile

Baltimore: 33 − 25 = 8

Seattle: 27 − 24 = 3

8 is greater than 3, so the spread of the middle-half is greater for Baltimore than Seattle.

Answer 2

A) The amount of spread in the middle-half of Baltimore's data is greater than Seattle's

Explanation: