1. Understanding and comparing distributions
Chapter 5 part 2
Understanding and comparing distributions

2. Three classes all took the same test
Three classes all took the same test. Histograms and boxplots of the scores for each class are shown below. Match each class with the corresponding boxplot.
A B C

4. Part (a):
The median salary is approximately the same for both corportaions. The range and IQR of the salaries are greater for Corporation A than for Corporation B. The two highest salaries at Corporation A are outliers while Corporation B has no outliers.

5. Part (b):
Five years after starting, at least 3 out of 30 of the salaries at Corporation A are greater than the maximum salary at Corporation B. I might make a higher salary at Corp. A.
Five years after starting, the minimum salary at Corporation B is greater than at Corporation B. At Corporation A it looks like some people are still making the starting salary of $36,000 and never received a raise in the five years since they were hired. If I work at Corporation A I might never receive a raise in salary.

6. Today’s Assignment:
Homework: pg. 97 #14-20
Mooseburgers Worksheet