Question

the boxplots shown below represent customer waiting times (minutes) for two different waiting lines. which line would you prefer, or does it not make a difference? explain. click the icon to view the boxplots. the waiting line represented by the boxplot is better because the times have so

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze box - plot features

A smaller inter - quartile range (IQR) and range generally mean less variability in data. The top boxplot has a range from 18 to 32 and an IQR from 21 to 29. The bottom boxplot has a range from 21 to 29 and a smaller IQR.

Step2: Determine preference

We prefer the waiting line with less variability in waiting times as it gives more predictability. The bottom boxplot has less variability.

Answer:

The waiting line represented by the bottom boxplot is better because the times have less variability so customers can expect more consistent waiting times.