The 25th Percentile for Waiting Time in a Doctor's Office

question 41

Multiple Choice

The 25th percentile for waiting time in a doctor's office is 10 minutes.The 75th percentile is 30 minutes.Which is incorrect regarding the fences?

• A)The upper inner fence is 60 minutes.
• B)The upper outer fence is 90 minutes.
• C)A waiting time of 45 minutes would be an outlier.
• D)The lower fences are not relevant in this problem.

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Definitions:

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