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Chapter 1.2, Problem 1E
(a)
To determine
Categorical variable and the numerical variable in time share variables.
(b)
To determine
Categorical variable and the numerical variable in time share variables.
(c)
To determine
Categorical variable and the numerical variable in time share variables.
(d)
To determine
Categorical variable and the numerical variable in time share variables.
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