Use Cutpoint Grouping to Organize These Data into a Frequency $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l l l } 6 & 6 & 6 & 4 & 6 & 6 & 9 & 8 & 6 & 4 & 8 & 6 \\6 & 8 & 6 & 6 & 8 & 6 & 6 & 8 & 6 & 8 & 8 & 4\end{array}$$

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Essay

Use cutpoint grouping to organize these data into a frequency distribution.
-Kevin asked some of his friends how many hours they had worked during the previous week at their after-school jobs. The results are shown below. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l l l } 6 & 6 & 6 & 4 & 6 & 6 & 9 & 8 & 6 & 4 & 8 & 6 \\6 & 8 & 6 & 6 & 8 & 6 & 6 & 8 & 6 & 8 & 8 & 4\end{array}$$ Construct a frequency distribution. Use 4 classes, a class width of 2 hours, and a lower limit of 3 for the first class.
$\begin{array}{l|l}\text { Hours } & \text { Frequency } \\\hline\end{array}$

Apply the principle of maximum parsimony to determine phylogenetic relationships.

Identify the unique and shared traits between dinosaurs, modern birds, and specific extinct species.

Comprehend the process of phylogenetic analysis and its importance in understanding evolutionary history.

Recognize the criteria for determining the closeness of evolutionary relationships between species.

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