Consider the Following Data Set: 2

question 88

Multiple Choice

Consider the following data set: 2.2, 2.3, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.8, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.5. The rank assigned to the three observations of value 2.8 is:

• A) 6
• B) 7
• C) 8
• D) 9
• E) 10

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