Concept explainers
To explain:about the shape of the weight distribution
Answer to Problem 68E
Women's weights are skewed to the right:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mean 141.7 pounds and
The first and third quartiles are 118.3 pounds and 157.3 pounds.
Calculation:
The weights of women have the following summary statistics:
Women's weights are skewed to the right: This makes the mean higher than the median, and it is also revealed in the differences:
And
Conclusion:
Therefore, women's weights are skewed to the right:
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