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3.2 Box Plots

List the five values required to build the main box and whiskers of a box plot.

A

To find the lower quartile (Q1Q_1Q1​) of an ordered data set, calculate the median of the lower half of the data.

B
  • Smallest non-outlier value
  • Lower Quartile (Q1Q_1Q1​)
  • Median
  • Upper Quartile (Q3Q_3Q3​)
  • Largest non-outlier value
C

The middle 50% of the data are more tightly clustered (greater consistency).

D

When drawing a box plot, the median is drawn as a vertical line inside the box.

3.2 Box Plots Flashcards

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Flashcards for Edexcel A Level Maths 3.2 Box Plots, covering the key formulae, methods and definitions you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 24 cards, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 50% of marks at A Level Maths, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.

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