The Number of Hours a College Student Spent Studying During

question 7

Essay

The number of hours a college student spent studying during the final exam week was recorded as follows: 7
6
4
9
8
\begin{tabular} { l | l } 5 & 10 \\ \hline \end{tabular} Compute the range, x, s2 and s for these data. Express each number in appropriate units.

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Definitions:

Pepsin

An enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides, functioning optimally in an acidic environment.

Protein Digestion

The process by which proteins are broken down into their component amino acids by enzymes in the digestive system, starting in the stomach and continuing in the small intestine.

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, aiding in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

Amylase

One of a group of starch-splitting enzymes that cleave starch, glycogen, and related polysaccharides.