Constructing and Comparing Distributions Using Box Plots

Comparative Data Analysis and Population Inferences

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Compare two or more data distributions using parallel box plots by analyzing medians, IQRs, ranges, and overall skewness.

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Comparative Data Analysis and Population Inferences

7th Grade · Math · Open Global Math

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Compare two numeric distributions visually and numerically, quantifying center separation as a multiple of variability to draw informal comparative inferences.

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OGM.8.SP.4Open Global Math Standards 2026™ · 7th Grade

Compare two numeric data distributions visually and numerically using comparative dot plots and box plots; measure the separation between centers as a multiple of a measure of variability to draw informal comparative inferences about two populations.