which data set has a variation, or mean absolute deviation, similar to the data set in the given dot plot…

Explanation:

Step1: Observe the spread of the given dot - plot

The given dot - plot has data points centered around 7 - 8 with some spread on either side.

Step2: Analyze Option A

Option A has data centered around 7 - 8 but is more spread out to the right.

Step3: Analyze Option B

Option B has data centered around 54 - 55 and has a different scale and spread pattern compared to the given plot.

Step4: Analyze Option C

Option C has data centered around 7 - 8 and has a similar spread pattern to the given dot - plot. The data points are clustered in a similar way with a comparable amount of variation.

Step5: Analyze Option D

Option D has data more evenly spread out around 7 - 8 compared to the given plot which has a bit more of a peak.

Answer:

C.