Here are boxplots of the points scored during the first 10 games of the basketball season for both Caroline and Alexandra.The coach can take only one player to the state championship.Which one should she take knowing that she would like a safe player?
A)Alexandra,because she is the more consistent player.
B)Both of them,because both girls have a median score of about 18 points per game.
C)Caroline,because she is the more consistent player.
D)Caroline,because the IQR is the largest.
E)Alexandra,because the IQR is the largest.

Question

Here are boxplots of the points scored during the first 10 games of the basketball season for both Caroline and Alexandra.The coach can take only one player to the state championship.Which one should she take knowing that she would like a safe player? 
A)Alexandra,because she is the more consistent player. 
B)Both of them,because both girls have a median score of about 18 points per game. 
C)Caroline,because she is the more consistent player. 
D)Caroline,because the IQR is the largest. 
E)Alexandra,because the IQR is the largest.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Caroline has a smaller range and a smaller IQR, indicating that her scores are more consistent and less variable than Alexandra's. The coach wants a safe player, and Caroline would be the more reliable choice for consistent performance.

Here Are Boxplots of the Points Scored During the First