Answer:
1. No; 2. 16; 3. No; 4. Yes
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Home states of Olympic swimmers
A dot plot compares frequency counts within groups, usually with small sets of data.
Thus, it is great for visualizing quantitative data.
Home states are qualitative data.
It might be better to use a packed bubble chart, especially if more than 20 to 30 states are on the team.
In such a chart, the frequency with which the state name is mentioned would determine the relative bubble size.
It might look like the imaginary chart shown below.
A dot plot would not be appropriate.
2. Number of students
No. of students = 2 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 2 +1 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 16
3. Is this an adult swimming class?
The ages of the students range from 18 mo to 32 mo.
This is not an adult swimming class.
4. Ages of half the students
Half of 16 students is eight students.
The eight oldest students range in age from 25 mo to 32 mo.
This is between the ages of 2 yr to 3 yr (24 mo to 36 mo), so
Half the students are between 2 yr and 3 yr old.