Consider the Following Data: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 12

question 150

Multiple Choice

Consider the following data: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 12, 18. The 30^th percentile is the closest to ________. (See the Excel Data File.)

• A) 2.0
• B) 2.4
• C) 2.8
• D) 5.0

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Definitions:

Ectotherms

Organisms that regulate their body temperature through external sources, rather than generating much heat internally.

Thermoregulation

The process of maintaining body temperature within certain limits despite changes in the surrounding temperature.

Internal Metabolism

The complex set of chemical transformations within the cells of living organisms that are crucial for life, including energy production and the synthesis of necessary compounds.

Acclimatization

Adjustment to seasonal changes.