Math Problem Statement
Select the correct answer.The table shows the number of hours Hazel worked per week at her part-time job for the last 20 weeks.9 22 16 12 16 10 22 16 17 8 20 18 10 20 25 6 14 10 14 20 Identify the five number summary (lowest value, first quartile, median, third quartile, and highest value) for the corresponding box plot.
Solution
To find the five-number summary (lowest value, first quartile, median, third quartile, and highest value) for the data set, we need to:
- Sort the data in ascending order.
- Identify the lowest and highest values.
- Determine the median.
- Find the first quartile (Q1) and third quartile (Q3).
Step 1: Sort the Data
Sorted dataTo find the five-number summary (lowest value, first quartile, median, third quartile, and highest value) for the data set, we need to:
- Sort the data in ascending order.
- Identify the lowest and highest values.
- Determine the median.
- Find the first quartile (Q1) and third quartile (Q3).
Step 1: Sort the Data
Sorted
6, 8, 9, 10, 10, 10, 12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16, 17, 18, 20, 20, 20, 22, 22, 25
Step 2: Identify the Lowest and Highest Values
- Lowest value (Min): 6
- Highest value (Max): 25
Step 3: Determine the Median
The median is the middle value of the sorted data. Since there are 20 data points, the median is the average of the 10th and 11th values.
- Median:
Step 4: Find the First Quartile (Q1) and Third Quartile (Q3)
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First Quartile (Q1): The median of the first half of the data (before the overall median). This is the 5th and 6th data points' average.
- Q1:
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Third Quartile (Q3): The median of the second half of the data (after the overall median). This is the 15th and 16th data points' average.
- Q3:
The Five-Number Summary:
- Lowest Value: 6
- First Quartile (Q1): 10
- Median: 16
- Third Quartile (Q3): 20
- Highest Value: 25
Would you like details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions you might find helpful:
- How do you calculate the interquartile range (IQR) from a five-number summary?
- What does the median tell you about a data set?
- How can outliers be identified using a box plot?
- What is the significance of the first and third quartiles in data analysis?
- How does the five-number summary help in understanding the spread of data?
- Can a box plot show more than just the five-number summary?
- How do you interpret a box plot when comparing two data sets?
- How does the five-number summary differ from the mean and standard deviation?
Tip: When interpreting data distributions, the five-number summary provides a quick snapshot of the data's central tendency, variability, and potential outliers.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Descriptive Statistics
Five-Number Summary
Box Plot
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12