For the data: Data 8. 10 4 6. 12 7. 7. 4. which is the correct box and whisker?

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For the data:
Data
8.
10
4
6.
12
7.
7.
4.
which is the correct box and whisker?
Transcribed Image Text:For the data: Data 8. 10 4 6. 12 7. 7. 4. which is the correct box and whisker?
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Sort the data in ascending order.

The median (Q2) is the center value.

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After computing the median, First quartile (Q1) is the median of the 1st half of the data, not including the median value.

Third quartile (Q3) is the median of the 2nd half of the data, not including the median value.

Therfre five number summary.

Min, Q1, Q2, Q3, Max

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