For Exercise 1.33, see page 24; for 1.34 and 1.35, see page 25; for 1.36 to 1.38, see page 26; for 1.39, see page 27; for 1.40 to 1.42, see pages 30-31; for 1.43, see page 32; and for 1.44 and 1.45, see page 33.

Question 1.40

1.40 Stemplots or boxplots for comparing T-bill rates.

The T-bill rates for January and July are graphically compared using a back-to-back stemplot in Figure 1.10 (page 17)and using side-by-side boxplots in Figure 1.15. Which graphical display do you prefer for these data? Give reasons for your answer.