In this activity, students create and explore a box and whisker diagram and histogram for a data set. They then compare the two data displays by viewing them together and use the comparison to draw conclusions about the data.

• Students will represent real-world data using a histogram and box and whisker diagram.
• Students will calculate measures of central tendency and spread.
• Students will compare distributions from two data sets and draw conclusions.
• Students will identify and analyze outliers in a data set.

• Histogram
• Outlier
• Box and Whisker Diagram
• Skew
• Median
• Interquartile Range

Students are given the results from a recent test.  They will need to display the data graphically and will refresh their understanding of histograms and box and whisker diagrams.

*Note: This activity includes optional IB support, including an IB Question download for students who are preparing for the IB Exam.