• The boxplot in the simulation is based on the data shown to the left of the boxplot.
• Notice that various aspects of the boxplot such as the mean and median are labeled.
• These labels can be hidden by unchecking the "show labels on boxplot" button.
• Beneath the data is a pair of buttons that let you specify whether you want to be able to enter data or to see statistics based on the data.
• When you use the simulation, try to modify the data in various ways and see how it affects the boxplot (see Video Demo).
• Try putting in some extreme values and see if they get labeled as outliers.
• Outside values are shown as "o's" beyond the inner fence.
• Far out values are shown as *'s outside the outer fence.
• You can delete all the data (by pressing the "Clear All button") and enter your own data.
• Your data can be typed in or pasted in from another application.
• When pasting, use keyboard shortcut for pasting (Command-V for Mac, CTRL-V for Windows).
• When you change the data, the boxplot will disappear.

After you have entered new data, click the "Draw boxplot" button to redraw the boxplot.