Math Problem Statement
Consider the following table containing heights (cm) of 100 individuals. 175.4 156.5 176.7 178.9 169.0 188.3 200.3 157.9 158.5 167.6 147.4 177.3 177.2 159.3 173.2 178.6 169.4 186.3 161.9 173.1 173.2 177.1 174.9 140.6 161.4 156.9 168.0 180.3 165.7 168.8 177.3 173.3 161.4 159.1 170.8 170.3 173.4 184.9 167.0 205.8 184.1 172.9 183.7 180.9 162.5 176.3 173.7 167.7 197.7 184.2 162.1 152.9 181.1 181.2 163.8 184.2 158.5 177.5 172.9 171.0 157.9 175.5 168.1 172.0 177.2 158.9 181.0 178.9 185.9 195.9 169.9 185.4 162.4 162.0 163.3 184.4 169.7 185.3 170.9 156.0 177.0 171.9 168.4 162.3 155.1 155.8 178.4 169.2 162.6 174.9 167.6 150.7 159.4 168.2 172.2 165.6 193.5 168.0 158.3 152.1 a. Divide this group into 10 intervals and find an appropriate frequency distribution. b. Use this to find the sample mean of the height. c. Find the sample standard deviation d. At what heights will an individual lie in the first, second, third and fourth quartiles. e. Is this data set normal why/why not?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
Frequency Distribution
Sample Mean
Standard Deviation
Quartiles
Normal Distribution
Formulas
Mean = (Σx) / n
Sample Standard Deviation: s = sqrt[(Σ(xi - x̄)^2) / (n - 1)]
Theorems
Empirical Rule for Normal Distribution
Quartile Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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