The stem-and-leaf plot displays data collected on the size of 15 classes at two different schools.



Bay Side School Seaside School

8,6,5 0 5,8

8,6,5,4,2,0 1 0,1,2,5,6,8

5,3,2,0,0 2 5,5,7,7,8

3 0,6

2 4

Key: 2 | 1 | 0 means 12 for Bay Side and 10 for Seaside



Part A: Calculate the measures of center. Show all work. (2 points)


Part B: Calculate the measures of variability. Show all work. (1 point)


Part C: If you are interested in a smaller class size, which school is a better choice for you? Explain your reasoning. (1 point)