If the boxplot for one set of data is much wider than the boxplot for a second set of data, then
A) the mean of the first set of data must be larger than the mean of the second set of data
B) the median of the first set of data must be larger than the median of the second set of data
C) the second set of data must contain several outliers
D) none of the above need to be true

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A wider boxplot indicates greater variability or spread in the data, but it does not necessarily imply anything about the mean, median, or presence of outliers in comparison to another dataset.

If the Boxplot for One Set of Data Is Much