The boxplots below display the distribution of maximum speed by type of roller coaster for a data set of 145 roller coasters in the United States.
-Which type of roller coaster has the larger median speed?
A) Steel
B) Wooden
C) The two types of roller coasters have the same median speed.
D) The plot does not provide enough information to determine which median is larger.

Question

The boxplots below display the distribution of maximum speed by type of roller coaster for a data set of 145 roller coasters in the United States. 
-Which type of roller coaster has the larger median speed?
A) Steel 
B) Wooden 
C) The two types of roller coasters have the same median speed. 
D) The plot does not provide enough information to determine which median is larger.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Steel roller coasters have a larger median speed than wooden roller coasters.

The Boxplots Below Display the Distribution of Maximum Speed by Type