Question

The box plot and histogram show the number of minutes sixth-grade students spent reading the previous night. Which statements best describe the box plot or histogram? Check the three that apply. NOTE: In the bottom right corner of each question, you will see an option to check answer. Click this to check your answer before moving on to the next question. It will not tell you the correct answer, but it will tell you if the answer you selected is correct. You can use this feature once per question. (3 points) Responses Referring to the histogram, the median of the data is 49.5. Referring to the histogram, the median of the data is 49.5. Using the information in the histogram, the total number of students surveyed is 4 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 20. Using the information in the histogram, the total number of students surveyed is 4 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 20. Using the information in the box plot, the total number of students surveyed is 70 – 25, or 45. Using the information in the box plot, the total number of students surveyed is 70 – 25, or 45. The range of the data can be found using the histogram. The range of the data can be found using the histogram. Referring to the box plot, the median of the data is 50. Referring to the box plot, the median of the data is 50. The range of the data can be found using the box plot. The range of the data can be found using the box plot.

Answer 1

To evaluate the statements regarding the box plot and histogram of the reading times, I can help determine which statements may be true based on the descriptions provided. Below are some clarifications on each statement.

1. **Referring to the histogram, the median of the data is 49.5.**
- This may be accurate if the distribution shows that the middle value in a sorted list of data points corresponds to 49.5. However, without seeing the actual histogram, I can't confirm this.

2. **Using the information in the histogram, the total number of students surveyed is 4 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 20.**
- This statement appears valid, as the summation of students per bin is 20, based on the values given.

3. **Using the information in the box plot, the total number of students surveyed is 70 – 25, or 45.**
- This is likely incorrect as the box plot typically shows minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum, and does not directly indicate the total count of participants.

4. **The range of the data can be found using the histogram.**
- This statement is generally incorrect, as while you can visually estimate the range, the exact range (max - min) is more accurately derived from the box plot.

5. **Referring to the box plot, the median of the data is 50.**
- This could be true if the middle line of the box plot is at 50, which is a common feature, but I can't confirm without viewing the actual box plot.

6. **The range of the data can be found using the box plot.**
- This statement is true. The range of the data can be calculated using the minimum and maximum values displayed in the box plot.

Based on this analysis, the three accurate statements would most likely be:

- Using the information in the histogram, the total number of students surveyed is 4 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 20.
- Referring to the box plot, the median of the data is 50.
- The range of the data can be found using the box plot.

Please check these statements against your visual aids (box plot and histogram) to ensure they align with the data presented.