The double dot plot shows the heights in inches for the girls and boys in Franklin’s math class. Compare the centers and variations of the two populations. Round to the nearest tenth. Write an inference you can draw about the two populations.
Both plots are symmetric. The girls’ heights have a mean of 65 inches with a mean absolute deviation of about 0.8 inch. The boys’ heights have a mean of 69 inches with a mean absolute deviation of about 1.4 inches. Overall, the girls’ heights are lower than the boys’ heights and are also more consistently grouped together.
The double box plot shows the number of points scored by the football team for two seasons. Compare the centers and variations of the two populations. During which season was the team’s performance more consistent?
The double box plot shows the number of daily visitors to two different parks. Compare the centers and variations of the two populations. In general, which park has more daily visitors?