Questions: Match the plot with a possible description of the sample 10 011268 11 0347 12 234567 13 1139 Choose the correct answer below. A. Highest yearly temperature ( °F ) for a sample of deserts B. Top speeds (in miles per hour) of a sample of sports cars C. Waiting time (in minutes) for a sample of doctors' offices D. Grade point averages of a sample of students with finance majors

Solution Steps

1. Analyze the given data to understand its distribution and range.
2. Compare the characteristics of the data with the possible descriptions provided.
3. Determine which description best matches the data based on its values and distribution.

The given data is: $$\begin{array}{l|l} 10 & 0, 1, 1, 2, 6, 8 \\ 11 & 0, 3, 4, 7 \\ 12 & 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 \\ 13 & 1, 1, 3, 9 \\ \end{array}$$

Flattening the data into a single list, we get: $$[10.0, 10.1, 10.1, 10.2, 10.6, 10.8, 10.0, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.1, 10.1, 10.3, 10.9]$$

• Minimum value: $\min = 10.0$
• Maximum value: $\max = 10.9$
• Mean value: $\text{mean} = 10.365$

Given the statistics:

• The values range from $10.0$ to $10.9$.
• The mean value is $10.365$.

We compare these characteristics with the possible descriptions:

• A. Highest yearly temperature ( $^\circ \mathrm{F}$ ) for a sample of deserts: Typically, temperatures would be higher and more spread out.
• B. Top speeds (in miles per hour) of a sample of sports cars: Speeds would also be higher and more spread out.
• C. Waiting time (in minutes) for a sample of doctors' offices: Waiting times could reasonably fall within this range.
• D. Grade point averages of a sample of students with finance majors: GPAs are typically between 0 and 4, so this does not match.

Final Answer