Math Problem Statement
8 ,9 ,10 ,11 ,12 ,13 ,14 ,15 ,16 ,17 ,18 ,19
For the data this box plot is based on, % of the data values are between 8 and 9.
Also, % of the data values are between 9 and 14, % of the data values are between 14 and 18, and % of the data values are between 18 and 19.
Solution
A box plot divides the data into quartiles, meaning it separates the data into four equal parts. Here’s how to determine the percentages based on the given values:
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Data Range and Quartiles:
The values provided are: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. Since these are equally spaced and form a sequence of 12 data points, we'll split them into quartiles:- Q1 (First Quartile): This is the 25th percentile of the data.
- Q2 (Median): This is the 50th percentile (median) of the data.
- Q3 (Third Quartile): This is the 75th percentile of the data.
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Calculating Percentages:
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% of the data values between 8 and 9:
Since the data points are evenly spaced, and the values 8 and 9 represent only the first two points in the sequence (out of 12 total), this range includes . -
% of the data values between 9 and 14:
The values 9 through 14 include the 2nd to 6th data points. This range represents 5 points, so . -
% of the data values between 14 and 18:
The values 14 through 18 include the 6th to 10th data points. This range also includes 5 points, which again corresponds to approximately . -
% of the data values between 18 and 19:
The values 18 and 19 are the last two data points (out of 12), so this range accounts for .
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Summary:
- Between 8 and 9: 16.67%
- Between 9 and 14: 41.67%
- Between 14 and 18: 41.67%
- Between 18 and 19: 16.67%
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Questions:
- What are the quartile values (Q1, median, and Q3) for this data set?
- How is the interquartile range (IQR) calculated and what does it represent?
- What percentage of data lies between the 1st and 3rd quartile (Q1 and Q3)?
- How can you identify outliers using a box plot?
- What is the range and how is it different from the interquartile range?
Tip:
To find the quartiles accurately, always arrange the data in ascending order and divide it into equal parts.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Quartiles
Box Plot
Formulas
Percentage formula: (Number of values in range / Total values) * 100
Quartiles: Q1, Median (Q2), Q3
Theorems
Quartile Theorem: A box plot divides data into quartiles, with each quartile representing 25% of the data.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8