Some studies show that the mean normal body temperature is actually somewhat lower than the commonly given value of 98.6°F. This is reflected in the following data set of vody temperatures. 98.7        100.8        97.6       98.1        97.6 99.5        98.6          97.4        97.8       98.2 96.3        98.2          99.0.       98.5       98.8 a. Find the mean and sample standard of deviation of the body temperatures. Round each result to the nearest hundredth.

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Some studies show that the mean normal body temperature is actually somewhat lower than the commonly given value of 98.6°F. This is reflected in the following data set of vody temperatures.

98.7        100.8        97.6       98.1        97.6

99.5        98.6          97.4        97.8       98.2

96.3        98.2          99.0.       98.5       98.8

a. Find the mean and sample standard of deviation of the body temperatures. Round each result to the nearest hundredth.

 

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