Consider the Following Set of Measurements: 5

question 149

Essay

Consider the following set of measurements: 5.4, 5.9, 3.5, 4.1, 4.6, 2.5, 4.7, 6.0, 5.4, 4.6, 4.9, 4.6, 4.1, 3.4, and 2.2.
a. Find the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
b. What is the value of the interquartile range?

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