What information does a boxplot NOT convey about a dataset?

A boxplot is a standardized way to display the distribution of data based on a five-number summary: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum. It visually conveys several important aspects of a dataset, including the median value, which represents the midpoint of the data, and the spread of the data, indicated by the interquartile range (the distance between the first and third quartiles). Additionally, boxplots allow for the identification of outliers, which are points that fall outside the whiskers of the box.

However, a boxplot does not show specific data points or individual observations within the dataset. It summarizes the data into quartiles and provides a visual indication of overall distribution, but it does not allow for precise identification of unique values. This makes it a useful tool for understanding the general characteristics of the data while leaving out the specific details of individual data points.