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Chapter 11: Q. 2 (page 622)

Explain how to determine the interquartile range for a data set.

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Upper quartile-Lower quartile

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Step 1. Given Information.

It is required to determine the interquartile range for a data set.

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Step 2. Calculation.

Theinterquartile range for a data set,difference between upper quartile and lower quartileisUpper quartile-Lower quartile.

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Step 3. Conclusion.

The interquartile range for a data set isUpper quartile-Lower quartile.

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