The dot plot shows the number of classes per semester that a group of boys and girls have chosen to take in their freshman year of college. Which statements correctly describe the two data sets?

boys

0-

1 - 3 boys

2 - 7 boys

3 - 6 boys

4 - 2 boys

5 - 1 boy

6 - 1 boy

girls

0-

1 - 2 girls

2 - 4 girls

3 - 7 girls

4 - 4 girls

5 - 1 girl

6 - 2 girls

(choose all that apply)

1.) The difference of the means is 1.5.

2.) The difference of the means is 0.5.

3.) The difference of the means is about one-third the mean absolute deviation of either data set.

4.) The difference of the means is 1.

5) The difference of the means is about one-half the mean absolute deviation of either data set.

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17 November, 18:48

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Trent Powers · Answer 1

1.) The difference of the means 1.5.

3.) The difference of the means is about one-third the mean absolute deviation of either date set.