image Petit larceny. Use the Petit Larceny data set for Exercises 134–141.

Question 2.278

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141. Which graph—the histogram, the dotplot, or the stem-and-leaf display—is preferable if your objective is to:

  1. assess symmetry and skewness?
  2. be able to construct it quickly using paper and pencil?
  3. retain complete knowledge of the original data set?
  4. give a presentation to people who have never taken a stats course?

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Dotplot Histogram Stem-and-leaf
(a) Symmetry and skewness Appropriate to use for small ranges of data Appropriate to use Appropriate to use for small ranges of data
(b) Construct using pencil and paper Easily done for small ranges of data Easily done for small ranges of data Easily done for small ranges of data
(c) Retain complete knowledge of the data Appropriate Appropriate only if the data are ungrouped Appropriate
(d) Presentation in front of non-statisticians Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate