MML 3.5

The following data represent the dividend yields​ (in percent) of a random sample of 28 publicly traded stocks.

​(a) Compute the​ five-number summary. -0, 0.23, 1.18, 2.19, 3.45. (b) Choose the correct boxplot of the data. -B (c) Choose the correct description of the shape of the distribution. -The distribution is skewed to the right.

(a) Identify the shape of the​ distribution, and​ (b) determine the​ five-number summary. Assume that each number in the​ five-number summary is an integer.

(a) The distribution is skewed right. (b) 0, 2, 5, 8, 18

The data represent the age of world leaders on their day of inauguration. Find the​ five-number summary, and construct a boxplot for the data. Comment on the shape of the distribution.

(a) The​ five-number summary is: -41, 48, 54, 61, 69. (b) Choose the correct boxplot of the data. -C (c) Choose the correct description of the shape of the distribution. -The distribution is roughly symmetric.

For a distribution that is skewed​ right, the median is ________ of the box.

Left of center.

For a distribution that is skewed​ left, the left whisker is ________ the right whisker.

Longer than.