Question

The heights,in inches,of each of the players on a girls' basketball team are shown. 66,65,66,70,66,68,63,60,66,68,63,65 Which box plot correctly represents the data?​

Answer 1

Given:

Consider the below figure attached with this question.

The given data set is:

66, 65, 66, 70, 66, 68, 63, 60, 66, 68, 63, 65

To find:

The correct box plot for the given data set.

Solution:

We have,

66, 65, 66, 70, 66, 68, 63, 60, 66, 68, 63, 65

Arrange the data set in ascending order.

60, 63, 63, 65, 65, 66, 66, 66, 66, 68, 68, 70

Divide the data set in 4 equal parts by using the parenthesis.

(60, 63, 63), (65, 65, 66), (66, 66, 66), (68, 68, 70)

Minimum value = 60

First quartile: $Q_1=\dfrac{63+65}{2}$

$Q_1=64$

Median: $M=\dfrac{66+66}{2}$

$M=66$

Third quartile: $Q_3=\dfrac{66+68}{2}$

$Q_3=67$

Maximum value = 70

It means the end points of the box plot are 60 and 70. The box lies between 64 and 67. Line inside the box at 66.

The box plot in option A is the only box plot that satisfy the above conditions.

Therefore, the correct option is A.