Question

pitcher 1 - baseball speeds in miles per hour. 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105. pitcher 2 - baseball speeds in miles per hour. which pitcher had speeds that were the most consistent? o pitcher 1, because the median is greater than that of pitcher 2. o pitcher 2, because the median is greater than that of pitcher 1. o pitcher 1, because he has the lesser amount of variability in his pitches. o pitcher 2, because he has the greater amount of variability in his pitches.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand consistency in data

Consistency in data is related to variability. Less variability means more consistency.

Step2: Analyze box - and - whisker plots

The box - and - whisker plot of Pitcher 1 has a smaller inter - quartile range (IQR) and overall spread compared to Pitcher 2, indicating less variability.

Answer:

Pitcher 1, because he has the lesser amount of variability in his pitches.