Instructions
Using the data collected from your observations on bee forage counts, complete the following exercises related to box plots (box and whisker plots). Each question is designed to help you analyze and visualize your data effectively.
1. Understanding Box Plots
What is a box plot and what information does it convey about a data set?
2. Components of a Box Plot
List the main components of a box plot and describe what each one represents:
- Minimum:
- First Quartile (Q1):
- Median (Q2):
- Third Quartile (Q3):
- Maximum:
3. Creating a Box Plot
Using the data below, create a box plot. You can use Desmos or any other graphing tool you prefer. Data Points: 3, 7, 8, 5, 12, 15, 9, 6, 14, 11
Sketch your box plot here:
4. Analyzing Your Box Plot
What does the box plot you created tell you about the bee forage count data? Consider aspects such as outliers, the spread of the data, and the central tendency.
5. Reflecting on Citizen Science
How does participating in citizen science through bee observation contribute to understanding ecological patterns and behaviors? Share your thoughts: