How to Make a Box Plot

  • Put data in order...

    Put data in order...

    ...from least to greatest.
  • Create your five number summary...

    Create your five number summary...

    Minimum:
    Q1:
    Median:
    Q3:
    Maximum:
  • Make a number line...

    Make a number line...

    ...that spans from your minimum to your maximum.
  • Draw your box

    Draw your box

    Your box begins at Q1 and ends at Q3.
  • Draw in a line for your median.

    Draw in a line for your median.

  • Finally, draw your whiskers...

    Finally, draw your whiskers...

    ...that stretch from the box to the minimum and maximum.

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