Comparing Box Plots

Question 1

What is the approximate median snowfall at Resort A?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

275 inches; Selection 1: 275 inches; Selection 2: 325 inches

Question 2

What is the approximate median snowfall at Resort B?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

325 inches

Question 3

Compare the two box plots to determine where Kevin should plan to go for vacation. Which statement is true about the box plots?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both resorts have about the same range.

Question 4

What is the interquartile range for ski Resort A? What is the interquartile range for ski Resort B?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ about 50 inches; Selection 1: about 50 inches; Selection 2: about 75 inches

Question 5

What can be said about the data for the snowfall in each resort? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The data from Resort A are a symmetric data set.; The data from Resort B are not a symmetric data set.

Question 6

Compare the two box plots to determine where Kevin should plan to go for vacation. Which statement is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Resort B gets more snowfall than Resort A.

Question 7

Which statement is true of the snowfall data in the box plots? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The median snowfall for Resort B is greater than the median for Resort A.; Resort B has more snowfall overall than Resort A does.

Question 8

What is the interquartile range for ski Resort B? ✔ about 75 inchesabout 150 inchesabout 200 inchesabout 300 inches

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ about 75 inches

Comparing Box Plots Answers