How to Draw and Read a Box Plot
Learn how to draw and interpret box plots, including quartiles and interquartile range (IQR). Let’s get started! 🚀
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🛎️ What Is a Box Plot?
- A box plot shows the distribution of a data set.
- It highlights the spread and middle of the data clearly.
🛎️ Creating a Box Plot
- Find the minimum, Q1, median (Q2), Q3, and maximum values.
- Draw a box from Q1 to Q3 with a line at the median.
🛎️ Interpreting a Box Plot
- The interquartile range (IQR) is Q3 − Q1 and shows the middle 50%.
- The range is maximum − minimum and shows the full spread.
Practice Questions
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Interactive Activity
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