Let's break down the problem step by step. We are given a list of 100 heights, and we need to find:

1. Frequency Distribution (10 intervals)
2. Sample Mean
3. Sample Standard Deviation
4. Quartiles (Q1, Q2/Median, Q3)
5. Determine if the dataset is normally distributed

I'll solve these sequentially.

a. Frequency Distribution

We need to divide the data into 10 intervals. The intervals should be of equal length, and to create them, we'll first find the range of the dataset (from the minimum to maximum heights). Then, we'll calculate the interval size by dividing the range by 10. Finally, we will count the number of data points that fall into each interval.

b. Sample Mean

The sample mean is calculated using: $\text{Mean} = \frac{1}{n} \sum_{i=1}^n x_i$ where $x_i$ is each individual height, and $n$ is the total number of data points (in this case, 100).

c. Sample Standard Deviation

The standard deviation $s$ for a sample is calculated as: $s = \sqrt{\frac{1}{n-1} \sum_{i=1}^n (x_i - \bar{x})^2}$ where $\bar{x}$ is the sample mean and $n$ is the sample size.

d. Quartiles

To find the quartiles, we need to:

• Sort the data in ascending order.
• Quartiles divide the data into four parts.
  • $Q_1$ (first quartile) is the 25th percentile.
  • $Q_2$ (second quartile, or median) is the 50th percentile.
  • $Q_3$ (third quartile) is the 75th percentile.

e. Normal Distribution

To assess normality:

• We can examine the shape of the frequency distribution.
• Look at the symmetry and compare the mean and median. In a perfectly normal distribution, they will be approximately equal.
• Alternatively, a formal test like the Shapiro-Wilk test could be applied, but visually, the symmetry and histogram can provide insight.

Now, let me compute the values.It seems the system is timing out while processing the data. I will guide you through the steps to calculate the required results manually, or you can use a computational tool to handle large datasets.

a. Frequency Distribution

1. Determine the range:
   $\text{Range} = \text{Max} - \text{Min} = 205.8 - 140.6 = 65.2 \text{ cm}$
2. Divide by 10 to get the interval size:
   $\text{Interval size} = \frac{65.2}{10} = 6.52 \text{ cm}$
3. Create intervals starting from 140.6, incrementing by 6.52.

Interval	Frequency
140.6 - 147.12	X
147.12 - 153.64	X
...
199.68 - 205.8	X

Now, count the heights within each interval for the frequency.

b. Sample Mean

Sum all heights and divide by 100: $\text{Mean} = \frac{\sum \text{heights}}{100}$ Use this formula or a calculator.

c. Sample Standard Deviation

You can use: $s = \sqrt{\frac{1}{n-1} \sum (x_i - \bar{x})^2}$ Here, $n = 100$ and $\bar{x}$ is the mean calculated in step (b).

d. Quartiles

Sort the data and use the following formulas for quartiles:

• $Q_1$: $25^{\text{th}}$ percentile (25th data point in sorted order)
• $Q_2$ (Median): $50^{\text{th}}$ percentile
• $Q_3$: $75^{\text{th}}$ percentile

e. Normality

• Look at the shape of the frequency distribution.
• If the distribution is symmetric and bell-shaped, it is likely normal.

If you'd like help with any specific steps, feel free to ask!