Chapter 2: Q 1.4. (page 89)
Estimate Q1, Q3, and the IQR of the distribution.
Short Answer
Q1 = Q3 = and IQR =
Chapter 2: Q 1.4. (page 89)
Estimate Q1, Q3, and the IQR of the distribution.
Q1 = Q3 = and IQR =
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