The Following Data Represent the Ages (In Years) of a Sample

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Essay

The following data represent the ages (in years) of a sample of 25 employees from a government
department: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline 31 & 43 & 56 & 23 & 49 & 42 & 33 & 61 & 44 & 28 \\\hline 48 & 38 & 44 & 35 & 40 & 64 & 52 & 42 & 47 & 39 \\\hline 53 & 27 & 36 & 35 & 20 & & & & & \\\hline\end{array}$$ Construct a box plot for the age data and identify any outliers.

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Definitions:

Depression

A syndrome of mental disturbance characterized by persistent feelings of unhappiness or indifference toward life, seriously impairing regular daily life.

Major Depressive Episode

A period characterized by severe symptoms of depression, such as deep sadness, loss of interest in activities, and changes in appetite or sleep, lasting for at least two weeks.

Major Depression

A mood disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of pleasure in life.

Peripartum

Relating to the period immediately before and after childbirth.