Question

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A number line ranges from 60 to 100 in increments of 5. A boxplot is placed above the number line. The box is divided into two sections. The first box extends from 65 to 70. The second box extends from 70 to 80. A line extends from each end of the box, terminating at 60 on the left and terminating at 100 on the right.

For the given box plot, which measure of center—mean or median—best represents the shape of the distribution? Enter 1 for median or 2 for mean.

Answer 1

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The boxplot is skewed right (longer upper whisker and larger upper half of the box), so the median is the better measure of center.