The length of the box in the box plot portrays the:
A)median.
B)interquartile range.
C)range.
D)third quartile.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The length of the box in the box plot represents the interquartile range, which is the range between the first and third quartiles. The median is represented by a line inside the box, the range is represented by the whiskers, and the third quartile is represented by the upper edge of the box. Therefore, the best choice is B.

The Length of the Box in the Box Plot Portrays