Problem

Match the purpose of showing every value and repeat in a small class quiz data set to the most appropriate display among a dot plot, histogram, and box plot. Justify the display's suitability.

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Match the display to the information the task must preserve. Exact values and repeats require one mark per observation, whereas interval grouping sacrifices exact values and a five-number summary sacrifices individual observations; the best display is the one that retains every requested feature without unnecessary compression.

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A dot plot is best because it shows each quiz score and stacks repeated scores to show frequency.

A box plot is best because it displays the spread of the quiz scores and lets you see each repeated score in the summary.

A histogram is best because small class data should be grouped to make repeated scores easier to list one by one.

A histogram is best because it shows how many scores fall in each part of the scale, so every score is still visible.

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Match the purpose of showing every value and repeat in a small class quiz data set to the most appropriate display among a dot plot, histogram, and box plot. Justify the display's suitability.

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