Math Problem Statement
From the box plot, determine the following: (1) What percentage of shows have ratings greater than the median? (2) What is the percentage of shows with a rating less than 20? (3) In which interval would the largest number of ratings be expected?
Solution
From the box plot visible in the image, let us analyze and solve the given questions:
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50% of the shows have a rating greater than:
- The median of the box plot represents the value where 50% of the data is greater and 50% is less. Based on the box plot, the median is approximately 15.5.
- Answer: 15.5
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What is the percentage of shows that have a rating of less than 20?
- The value 20 is above the third quartile (Q3). Since each quartile divides the data into 25% chunks:
- 75% of the data lies below 20 (Q3 includes 75%).
- Answer: 75%
- The value 20 is above the third quartile (Q3). Since each quartile divides the data into 25% chunks:
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Within which interval of rating would you expect to find the largest number of shows?
- The largest concentration of data is represented by the interquartile range (IQR), which spans from Q1 to Q3 (10–20 in this plot). This range includes 50% of the data.
- Answer: 10–15
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Related Questions:
- What does the interquartile range (IQR) indicate in this box plot?
- How do you calculate the percentage of data within specific quartiles?
- Why is the median a good measure for identifying central tendency in box plots?
- How do box plots show outliers in datasets?
- How is a box plot's spread related to variability in data?
Tip:
Box plots are particularly useful for quickly identifying the range, median, and variability of data. Always check the length of the box and whiskers to assess distribution spread.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Data Visualization
Box Plots
Formulas
Median calculation
Percentage distribution in quartiles
Theorems
Properties of quartiles in box plots
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12