Question

1 0 1 4 5
2 3 3 5 6 6
3 1 6 6 8 9 9 9
4 0 1 2 4 6
6 0 2 3 6
7 0 1
which of the following best explains why one graph appears skewed and one graph appears symmetrical?
the scale of the box - and - whisker plot does not start at zero
the interval of the box - and - whisker plot is too large
the interval of the stem - and - leaf plot is not consistent
the scale of the stem - and - leaf plot is too small for the set of data

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze option A

Starting scale affects visual shape.

Step2: Analyze option B

Interval size mainly affects detail, not skew/symmetry.

Step3: Analyze option C

Stem - and - leaf interval consistency not main cause of skew/symmetry.

Step4: Analyze option D

Scale size for stem - and - leaf not key for skew/symmetry appearance.

Answer:

No options are provided in a proper identifier - text format. But if we assume the options are:
A. The scale of the box - and - whisker plot does not start at zero
B. The interval of the box - and - whisker plot is too large
C. The interval of the stem - and - leaf plot is not consistent
D. The scale of the stem - and - leaf plot is too small for the set of data

The answer depends on the context of the two graphs (box - and - whisker and stem - and - leaf). However, the most common reason for a graph to appear skewed or symmetric can be related to the scale starting point. If the scale of a box - and - whisker plot does not start at zero, it can distort the visual appearance and make the data seem skewed when it might not be in reality. So the most likely correct option is A.