Question

The line plots show the number of minutes two different age groups of teenagers spent online the previous week.

Select from the drop-down menus to complete each statement.

1) The range is _______.
a) is greater for data set one (13-15-year-olds)
b) is greater for data set two (16 to 18-year-olds)
c) is the same for both sets of data

2) The mean _________.
a) is the same for both sets of data
b) is greater for data set one (13-15-year-olds)
c) is greater for data set two (16 to 18-year-olds)

Answer 1

1. B

2. C

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

13-15 year olds:

Range: 13

Mean: 27.4

16-18 year olds:

Range:24

Mean: 28.05

Therefore,

1) the range is greater for set two

2) the mean is greater for set two as well