Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(Comparing Data MC)
The line plots represent data collected on the travel times to school from two groups of 15 students.
A horizontal line starting at 0, with tick marks every two units up to 28. The line is labeled Minutes Traveled. There is one dot above 4, 6, 14, and 28. There are two dots above 10, 12, 18, and 22. There are three dots above 16. The graph is titled Bus 47 Travel Times.
A horizontal line starting at 0, with tick marks every two units up to 28. The line is labeled Minutes Traveled. There is one dot above 10, 16, 20, and 28. There are two dots above 8 and 14. There are three dots above 18. There are four dots above 12. The graph is titled Bus 14 Travel Times.
Compare the data and use the correct measure of center to determine which bus typically has the faster travel time. Round your answer to the nearest whole number, if necessary, and explain your answer.
Bus 47, with a median of 16
Bus 14, with a median of 14
Bus 47, with a mean of 16
Bus 14, with a mean of 14