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Question

Bill recorded the heights of a sample of 15 daisies and 15 dahlias in his garden.
The table shows the median and interquartile range for these samples.
Flower heights (inches)
Median Interquartile range
Daisies 20 4
Dahlias 30 12
If the samples are representative, what does this data suggest about the height of daisies and dahlias in the garden? Complete the paragraph.
The daisies are typically
than the dahlias, and there is
variability in the heights of the daisies than in the heights of the dahlias.

Answer 1

The daisies are typically shorter than the dahlias, and there is less variability in the heights of the daisies than in the heights of the dahlias.