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Mathematics Clinic => Statistics => Topic started by: anjilletteb on Jan 18, 2020
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Question 1
Use the range rule of thumb to estimate the standard deviation to the nearest tenth.
The heights in feet of people who work in an office are as follows.
6.1 5.8 5.6 5.4 5.7 6.0 5.9 6.2 5.8 6.0
◦ 1.2
◦ 0.5
◦ 0.2
◦ 0.1
Question 2
Use the range rule of thumb to estimate the standard deviation to the nearest tenth.
The race speeds for the top eight cars in a 200-mile race are listed below.
188.3 183.3 189.2 181.3 175.6 180.9 183.5 176.6
◦ 1.1
◦ 3.4
◦ 7.5
◦ 6.8
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Answer 1
0.2
Answer 2
3.4