Math Problem Statement
The quartiles of a data set are Q1 = 50, Q2 = 72, Q3 = 110, and Q4 = 140. Find the interquartile range.
Solution
The Interquartile Range (IQR) is the measure of the spread of the middle 50% of a data set. It is calculated as:
Given values:
Calculation:
Final Answer:
The interquartile range (IQR) is 60.
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Related Questions:
- How do quartiles divide a data set, and why are they useful?
- What does the interquartile range tell us about the data set?
- How does IQR help identify outliers in a data set?
- What are the steps to calculate quartiles if the data set is provided?
- Can you explain the difference between IQR and the range of the data?
Tip:
The IQR is resistant to outliers because it focuses only on the middle 50% of the data, making it a robust measure of spread.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Quartiles
Interquartile Range
Formulas
Interquartile Range (IQR) = Q3 - Q1
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8