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Describing and Comparing Data with Dotplots and Stemplots — Quiz Answers

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What is the correct set of data for the stemplot?

A
15, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 32, 42
B
15, 16, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 32, 42
C
15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 32, 42
D
15, 16, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 32, 42
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Which of the following is the best explanation for the dots at negative 1 ?

A
In one game, the team beat the opponent by 1 goal.
B
In two games, the team lost to the opponent by 1 goal.
C
In two games, the team beat the opponent by 1 goal.
D
In one game, the team lost to the opponent by 1 goal.
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What is the shape of the distribution of the number of siblings?

A
skewed to the left
B
bimodal symmetric
C
skewed to the right
D
unimodal symmetric
5

What percent of students have fewer than 2 siblings?

A
50 percent
B
24 percent
C
26 percent
D
9 percent
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Which of the following is the best description of the shape and center of the dotplot?

A
The distribution of math classes is unimodal symmetric with a center between 3 and 4 classes.
B
The distribution of math classes is skewed left with a center around 4 classes.
C
The distribution of math classes is unimodal symmetric with a center around 4 classes.
D
The distribution of math classes is skewed left with a center between 3 and 4 classes.
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Which of the following best describes the shape of the distribution of test scores?

A
slightly skewed left
B
bimodal and symmetric
C
slightly skewed right
D
heavily skewed right
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Does this stemplot accurately display the data?

A
Yes, this is an accurate display of the data.
B
No, there should be another stem of 17.
C
No, there should be another stem of 17 and another stem of 18.
D
No, the stems should not be split.

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