Here Are Boxplots of the Points Scored During the First

question 35

Multiple Choice

Here are boxplots of the points scored during the first 10 games of the basketball season for both Caroline and Alexandra.Summarize the similarities and differences in their performance so far.

• A)Both girls have a median score of about 18 points per game.Alexandra is much more consistent,because her IQR is about 15 points,while Caroline's is over 3.
• B)The girls have a different average score per game,but the same median score of about 18 points per game.Their IQR are different,but this does not give anymore information on the girls' performance.
• C)Both girls have a median score of about 18 points per game.Caroline is much more consistent,because her IQR is about 6 points,while Alexandra's is over 20.
• D)The girls have a different average score per game.Caroline is much more consistent,because her IQR is about 4 points,while Alexandra's is over 15.
• E)Both girls have a median score of about 18 points per game.Caroline is much more consistent,because her IQR is about 4 points,while Alexandra's is over 15.

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Definitions:

Focal Object

An entity or concept that is the primary focus of attention or analysis.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment.

Primacy Effect

A perception problem through which an individual assesses a person quickly on the basis of the first information encountered.

Recency Effect

A perception problem through which we use the most recent information available to assess a person.