Ages of Jockeys the Following Data Represent the Ages in Years

question 137

Essay

Ages of Jockeys The following data represent the ages in years of a sample of 25 jockeys from a local race track: 31, 43, 56, 23, 49, 42, 33, 61, 44, 28, 48, 38, 44, 35, 40, 64, 52, 42, 47, 39, 53, 27, 36, 35, and 20. {Ages of Jockeys Narrative} Compute the interquartile range of the data, and interpret its meaning.

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Definitions:

Eutrophication

The process by which a body of water becomes enriched in nutrients, leading to plant growth and depletion of oxygen.

Inorganic Fertilizer

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Salty Soil

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Agricultural Experts

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