Question

chloe compares the growth of plant species a and b.

part a
what do the box plots tell you about the growth of a typical plant of each species?
choose the correct response.

• plant b typically grows 1 cm taller than plant a, since the range for plant b is 1 cm greater.
• plant b typically grows 1 cm taller than plant a, since the iqr for plant b is 1 cm greater.
• plant a typically grows 1 cm taller than plant b, since the median for plant a is 1 cm greater.
• plant a typically grows 1 cm taller than plant b, since the range for plant a is 1 cm greater.

Explanation:

Find the median growth for each plant species

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Compare the typical growth values

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Match with the correct option

$$ \text{Option 3 matches: "Plant A typically grows 1 cm taller than Plant B, since the median for Plant A is 1 cm greater."} $$

Answer:

• Plant B typically grows 1 cm taller than Plant A, since the range for Plant B is 1 cm greater.
• Plant B typically grows 1 cm taller than Plant A, since the IQR for Plant B is 1 cm greater.
• Plant A typically grows 1 cm taller than Plant B, since the median for Plant A is 1 cm greater. (Correct answer)
• Plant A typically grows 1 cm taller than Plant B, since the range for Plant A is 1 cm greater.