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In Exercises, find the (a)mean, (b) median,
Chapter 3, Problem 13BSC(choose chapter or problem)
Lead in Medicine Listed below are the lead concentrations (in \(\mu g / g\) ) measured in different Ayurveda medicines. Ayurveda is a traditional medical system commonly used in India. The lead concentrations listed here are from medicines manufactured in the United States. The data are based on the article “Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic in US and Indian Manufactured Ayurvedic Medicines Sold via the Internet,” by Saper et al., Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 300, No. 8. What do the results suggest about the safety of these medicines? What do the decimal values of the listed amounts suggest about the precision of the measurements?
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\mu g / g
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QUESTION:
Lead in Medicine Listed below are the lead concentrations (in \(\mu g / g\) ) measured in different Ayurveda medicines. Ayurveda is a traditional medical system commonly used in India. The lead concentrations listed here are from medicines manufactured in the United States. The data are based on the article “Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic in US and Indian Manufactured Ayurvedic Medicines Sold via the Internet,” by Saper et al., Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 300, No. 8. What do the results suggest about the safety of these medicines? What do the decimal values of the listed amounts suggest about the precision of the measurements?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
\mu g / g
ANSWER:
Problem 13BSC
Answer:
Step1 of 3:
We have Listed below are the lead concentrations (in μ-g/g) measured in different Ayurveda medicines. Ayurveda is a traditional medical system commonly used in India. The lead concentrations listed here are from medicines manufactured in the United States. The data are based on the article “Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic in US and Indian Manufactured Ayurvedic Medicines Sold via the Internet, “ by Saper et al., Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 300, No. 8.
3 |
6.5 |
6 |
5.5 |
20.5 |
7.5 |
12 |
20.5 |
11.5 |
Step2 of 3:
We need to find the (a)mean, (b) median, (c) mode, and (d) midrange for the given sample data. Express answers with the appropriate units of measurement. Then answer the given questions.