Shown below are the boxplot,the histogram and summary statistics for the weights (in pounds)of 30 newborn babies: $$\begin{array} { c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c }
\text { Count } & \text { Mean } & \text { Median } & \text { StdDev } & \text { Min } & \text { Max } & \text { Q1 } & \text { Q3 } \
\hline 30 & 6.9 & 7.0 & 0.8 & 5.5 & 8.7 & 6.4 & 7.7
\end{array}$$ Write a few sentences describing the distribution.
A)The distribution is unimodal and symmetric.There are no outliers.The mean newborn baby weight was $6.9 \mathrm { lb }$ with a standard deviation of 0.8 lb.
B)The distribution is unimodal and symmetric.There are no outliers.The mean newborn baby weight was $7 \mathrm { lb }$ with a standard deviation of 1.3 lb.
C)The distribution is unimodal and skewed to the right.There are no outliers.The mean newborn baby weight was $7 \mathrm { lb }$ with an IQR of 1.3 lb.
D)The distribution is bimodal and symmetric.There are no outliers.The mean newborn baby weight was $6.9 \mathrm { lb }$ with a standard deviation of 0.8 lb.
E)The distribution is unimodal and skewed to the left.There are no outliers.The mean newborn baby weight was $7 \mathrm { lb }$ with an IQR of 1.3 lb.

Question

Shown below are the boxplot,the histogram and summary statistics for the weights (in pounds)of 30 newborn babies:  $$\begin{array} { c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c } 
\text { Count } & \text { Mean } & \text { Median } & \text { StdDev } & \text { Min } & \text { Max } & \text { Q1 } & \text { Q3 } \
\hline 30 & 6.9 & 7.0 & 0.8 & 5.5 & 8.7 & 6.4 & 7.7
\end{array}$$ Write a few sentences describing the distribution.
A)The distribution is unimodal and symmetric.There are no outliers.The mean newborn baby weight was $6.9 \mathrm { lb }$ with a standard deviation of 0.8 lb. 
B)The distribution is unimodal and symmetric.There are no outliers.The mean newborn baby weight was $7 \mathrm { lb }$ with a standard deviation of 1.3 lb. 
C)The distribution is unimodal and skewed to the right.There are no outliers.The mean newborn baby weight was $7 \mathrm { lb }$ with an IQR of 1.3 lb. 
D)The distribution is bimodal and symmetric.There are no outliers.The mean newborn baby weight was $6.9 \mathrm { lb }$ with a standard deviation of 0.8 lb. 
E)The distribution is unimodal and skewed to the left.There are no outliers.The mean newborn baby weight was $7 \mathrm { lb }$ with an IQR of 1.3 lb.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The boxplot shows a symmetric distribution with no outliers, and the histogram also suggests a unimodal distribution that is roughly symmetric. The summary statistics provide a mean and standard deviation, which are consistent with a roughly normal distribution.

Shown Below Are the Boxplot,the Histogram and Summary Statistics for the Weights