The data shown on the plots represent the length of 300 randomly selected words from a 7th grade geometry book and the same number of words from a 10th grade geometry book.
Question 1
According to the data, which is a TRUE statement?
Responses
A The words in the 7th grade geometry book are longer.The words in the 7th grade geometry book are longer.
B The words in both books are about the same length.The words in both books are about the same length.
C The words in the 10th grade geometry book are longer.The words in the 10th grade geometry book are longer.
D There is not enough given data to compare the word lengths.There is not enough given data to compare the word lengths.
Question 2
According to the data shown, which statement is TRUE?
Responses
A The data is not sufficient to show variability.The data is not sufficient to show variability.
B The words in the 7th grade book vary in length more.The words in the 7th grade book vary in length more.
C The words in the 10th grade book vary in length more.The words in the 10th grade book vary in length more.
D The length of the words in each book do not vary.The length of the words in each book do not vary.
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Answer 1: B-The words in both books are about the same length.
Answer 2: B-The words in the 7th grade book vary in length more.