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a0266361136

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on: Jul 24, 2018

Explain the difference between a J-shaped histogram and a skewed histogram.

Question 2

Which is the depth of the 5th percentile for a ranked set of 35 student weights?
a. 1.50
b. 2.00
c. 2.50
d. 3.00

cpetit11

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

J-shaped histogram has only one tail with the highest frequency as an end class. A skewed histogram has tails on both sides of the class with the highest frequency, with one tail being considerably longer.

Answer to Question 2

B

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