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Here we will learn about a box plot, including how to draw a box plot to represent a set of data, how to read data from a box plot, and how to interpret and compare box plots. There are also box plot worksheets based on Edexcel, AQA and OCR exam questions, along with further guidance on where to go next if you’re still stuck.
A box plot is a diagram which summaries the key features of a data set using just 5 key values. These can be found easily once the values are arranged in order. The 5 values to be identified are....
Box plots can be created from a list of numbers by ordering the numbers and finding the median and lower and upper quartiles. Example. Draw a box plot for these numbers: 9, 10, 10, 12, 13, 14,...
Apr 30, 2024 · Having taught GCSE maths for ten years, I’ve put together my essential revision guide for box plots. Understanding Box Plots Box plots are also called box-and-whisker diagrams (the whiskers are the two lines sticking out of the box at either end).
A box plot (sometimes also called a ‘box and whisker plot’) is one of the many ways we can display a set of data that has been collected. The box plot tells you some important pieces of information: The lowest value, highest value, median and quartiles.
Box plots show key points within a data range, such as the median and the distribution of the data. Box plots are particularly useful when describing the differences in populations. Describing Populations. To compare different populations you can use the averages and the ranges.
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Revision notes on Box Plots for the Edexcel GCSE Maths syllabus, written by the Maths experts at Save My Exams.
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