The Side-By-Side Boxplots Show the Cumulative College GPAs for Sophomores

question 26

Multiple Choice

The side-by-side boxplots show the cumulative college GPAs for sophomores, juniors, and Seniors taking an intro stats course in Autumn 2003.
What is the approximate value of that GPA of the lowest scoring student?

• A)1.6
• B)1.8
• C)2.6
• D)2.8
• E)3.0

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