N.2

Compare Box Plots

Q4 · Apr–Jun

Compare the medians and spreads of two data sets shown as box plots.

Level
Medium
Problems
Daniel Math Academy · Grade 8 Math

Compare Box Plots

Skill N.2 · Box plots & outliers · ★★☆ Medium · Quarter 4

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Use the box plots to answer each question.

Example
Test ScoresClass AClass B50556065707580859095100

Medians:

Think: Class B's median is 5 points higher. The IQRs are and , so Class B's scores are more spread out.

  1. 1
    Heights of Plants (cm)MorningAfternoon1416182022242628
    Greater IQR: 
  2. 2
    Test ScoresStore XStore Y4681012141618
    Greater IQR: 
  3. 3
    Heights of Plants (cm)Class AClass B0246810121416
    Greater IQR: 
  4. 4
    Test ScoresMorningAfternoon1416182022242628
    Greater IQR: 
  5. 5
    Miles Biked per WeekTeam 1Team 202468101214
    Greater IQR: 
  6. 6
    Miles Biked per WeekMorningAfternoon810121416182022
    Greater IQR: 
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Daniel Math Academy · Grade 8 Math

Answer Key

N.2 Compare Box Plots · ★★☆ Medium

  1. 1Afternoon
  2. 2Store Y
  3. 3Class A
  4. 4Afternoon
  5. 5Team 2
  6. 6Morning
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