Alexis chose a random sample of 10 jars of almonds from each of two different brands, X and Y. Each jar in the sample was the same size. She counted the number of almonds in each jar and her results are shown on the dot plots.
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Which statement correctly compares the two brands?
The number of almonds in jars from Brand X tends to be greater and more consistent than those from Brand Y.
The number of almonds in jars from Brand X tends to be greater and less consistent than those from Brand Y.
The number of almonds in jars from Brand X tends to be fewer and more consistent than those from Brand Y.
The number of almonds in jars from Brand X tends to be fewer and less consistent than those from Brand Y.
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it is correct.
To compare the two brands, we need to analyze the dot plots of the number of almonds in jars from Brand X and Brand Y.
In the dot plot, we can determine the tendency (whether the number of almonds tends to be greater or fewer) and the consistency (whether the data points are spread out or clustered together).
Looking at the dots in the dot plots, we can observe that the dots on Brand X are generally above the dots on Brand Y, indicating that the number of almonds in jars from Brand X tends to be greater.
Now let's analyze the consistency. We can see that the dots on Brand X are more clustered, while the dots on Brand Y are more spread out. This suggests that the number of almonds in jars from Brand X is more consistent, whereas the number of almonds in jars from Brand Y is less consistent.
So, based on the dot plots, the correct statement comparing the two brands is:
The number of almonds in jars from Brand X tends to be greater and more consistent than those from Brand Y.