Archaeology The depths (in inches) at which 10 artifacts

Chapter 2, Problem 11E

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Problem 11E

Archaeology The depths (in inches) at which 10 artifacts are found are listed.

20.7

24.8

30.5

26.2

36.0

34.3

30.3

29.5

27.0

38.5

(a) Find the range of the data set.

(b) Change 38.5 to 60.5 and find the range of the new data set.

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QUESTION:

Problem 11E

Archaeology The depths (in inches) at which 10 artifacts are found are listed.

20.7

24.8

30.5

26.2

36.0

34.3

30.3

29.5

27.0

38.5

(a) Find the range of the data set.

(b) Change 38.5 to 60.5 and find the range of the new data set.

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(a)

We are asked to find the range of the data set.

The depths(in inches) at which 10 artifacts are found are listed.

20.7

24.8

30.5

26.2

36.0

34.3

30.3

29.5

27.0

38.5

The range of a data set is the difference between the maximum and minimum data entries in the set.

To find the range, the data must be quantitative.

Range = (Maximum data entry) - (Minimum data entry)

Range = 38.5 - 20.7 = 17.8

Hence the range of the data set is .


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