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Discover how to effectively use box and whisker plots to display and interpret data. This guide explains the steps involved in creating a foldable box plot, including how to find the minimum, median, and maximum values within a dataset. Through engaging examples, such as analyzing final scores from the 2010 Winter Olympics and the weights of fourth graders, you'll learn valuable skills to visualize statistical information and answer questions about median and range. Enhance your data interpretation with this informative resource!
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Box and whisker Plots Today I can use a box and whisker plot to display and interpret information.
Foldable! • Fold your paper in half hot-dog style. Draw a box plot on the outside. • Cut on each division.
Minimum Median Maximum
Minimum – the lowest number in a set of data • Median – the middle number in a sorted set of data • Maximum – the highest number in a set of data
Example 1 • This box and whisker plot shows the final scores during ladies’ figure skating in the 2010 winter Olympics. What is the median score?
You Try • This box plot shows the weights of fourth graders. • What is the median weight?
