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In the data set shown below, what is the value of the quartiles?

{4.3, 4.5, 4.7, 5, 5.5, 5.7, 5.9, 6, 6.1}
A. Q1 = 4.6; Q2 = 5.5; Q3 = 5.95
B. Q1 = 4.7; Q2 = 5.5; Q3 = 6
C. Q1 = 4.7; Q2 = 5.5; Q3 = 5.9
D. Q1 = 4.6; Q2 = 5.5; Q3 = 5.92

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Answer:

A.Q1 = 4.6;Q2 = 5.5;Q3 = 5.95

Explanation:

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User Ou
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Answer:

  • A. Q1 = 4.6; Q2 = 5.5; Q3 = 5.95

Explanation:

Q2 is the median of the data set:

  • Q2 = 5.5

Q1 is the median of lower half:

  • Q1 = (4.5 + 4.7)/2 = 4.6

Q3 is the median of upper half:

  • Q3 = (5.9 + 6)/2 = 5.95

Correct choice is A

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