The Relative Frequency Histogram for the Age (In Years) of a Sample

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Essay

The relative frequency histogram for the age (in years) of a sample of 25 employees from a government department, is given below. Explain what the best measure of variability is.

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Definitions:

Insulin

A biochemical agent generated by the pancreas, critical for managing blood glucose concentrations by assisting glucose's movement into various tissues.

Hypothalamus

Located beneath the thalamus, it functions as a control center for the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary gland, essential in maintaining body temperature, managing thirst and hunger, and guaranteeing the stability of the body's key homeostatic functions.

Blood Glucose Levels

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, crucial for maintaining metabolic health.

Ghrelin Secretions

The release of the "hunger hormone" ghrelin by the stomach, which signals the brain to stimulate appetite and intake of food.