MINI LESSON

Box Plots

A box plot summarizes a data set using the five-number summary.

The five-number summary consists of the minimum, Q1, median, Q3, and maximum.

The box shows the interquartile range (IQR), which is Q3 − Q1.

The median is represented by the line inside the box.

Question 1

The box plot below represents the heights of students in a class. What is the median height?

Question 2

Which box plot represents the data set shown?

Question 3

Two data sets are represented below. Which statement comparing the box plots is true?