Chapter 5, Problem 11E

a)

To determine

To construct boxplot using stem and leaf plot.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

The boxplot is,

  

b)

To determine

To write some sentences about the difference in growth rates of two regions.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

  

The shape of the distribution of NE/NW state is symmetric. But the S/W state is slightly right skewed. The change in population for NE/NW state is less than S/W state. That means the variation is S/W is higher.