Does the length (mm) of the golden mantled ground squirrel (Spermophilus lateralis) differ by latitude in California? A graduate student captured squirrels at four locations across California. Listed from south to north the locations are Hemet, Big Bear, Susanville, and Loop Hill.

(a) Create side-by-side dotplots of the data. Consider the geography of these four locations when making your plot. Is alphabetic order of the locations the most appropriate, or is there a better way to order the location categories?
(b) Create side-by-side boxplots of the data. Again, consider the geography of these four locations when making your plot.
(c) Of the two plots created in parts (a) and (b), which do you prefer and why?

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Hemet Big Bear Susanville Loop Hill 263 256 256 251 249 242 264 248 281 273 291 278 281 274 245 272 263 260 271