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

question 18

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 approximately the GPA of
The class with the highest m edian GPA?

• A)2.6
• B)2.8
• C)3.2
• D)3.6
• E)3.8

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