Beginning Statistics Text + Beginning Statistics Plus Review Software + Ebook - Web Platform Only
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ISBN: 9781944894849
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Chapter 2.2, Problem 29E
To determine

(a)

To find:

The number of fish were in study.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 29E

Solution:

The numbers of fish were 85.

Explanation of Solution

The following stem and leaf plot from a study published in an academic journal, which displays the measurements of the anterior radius of the left otolith for female stone flounder obtained from commercial capture in Tokyo Bay. The numbers to the left of the stems in this graph represent the cumulative frequencies of the data to the closest end. The middle stem is denoted by parentheses around the frequency of data in that category.

Anterior Radius of the Left Otolith

for Female Stone Flounder

Unit=0.01 102represents1.02mm N=85StemLeaves1182195200568218221381123267152423462125044567272602278832271248836283689(7)290477999423001223456688892931002455789203202455713333356697340353536336191376

A stem leaf plot is combination of two columns. Last significant digit of each data should be placed in the column of leaves and others digit in the column of stem. Each stem should be listed in numerical order and each leaf should be placed next to its stem.

Numbers of fish are clearly mentioned in the stem-and-leaf plot.

Numbers of fish are 85.

Conclusion:

Thus, the numbers of fish were 85.

To determine

(b)

To find:

The smallest and largest measurements recorded.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 29E

Solution:

The smallest and largest measurements recorded are 1.82 mm and 3.76 mm respectively.

Explanation of Solution

The following stem and leaf plot from a study published in an academic journal, which displays the measurements of the anterior radius of the left otolith for female stone flounder obtained from commercial capture in Tokyo Bay. The numbers to the left of the stems in this graph represent the cumulative frequencies of the data to the closest end. The middle stem is denoted by parentheses around the frequency of data in that category.

Anterior Radius of the Left Otolith

for Female Stone Flounder

Unit=0.01 102represents1.02mm N=85StemLeaves1182195200568218221381123267152423462125044567272602278832271248836283689(7)290477999423001223456688892931002455789203202455713333356697340353536336191376

A stem leaf plot is combination of two columns. Last significant digit of each data should be placed in the column of leaves and others digit in the column of stem. Each stem should be listed in numerical order and each leaf should be placed next to its stem.

18 is the lowest number in the column of stem and 2 is the lowest leaf corresponding to the lowest stem 18.

The smallest measurement is 1.82 mm.

37 is the highest number in the column of stem and 6 is the highest leaf corresponding to the highest stem 37.

The highest measurement is 3.76 mm.

Conclusion:

Thus, the smallest and largest measurements recorded are 1.82 mm and 3.76 mm respectively.

To determine

(c)

To find:

The most often occurred length(s).

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 29E

Solution:

The most often occurred length(s) are 2.99 mm and 3.08 mm.

Explanation of Solution

The following stem and leaf plot from a study published in an academic journal, which displays the measurements of the anterior radius of the left otolith for female stone flounder obtained from commercial capture in Tokyo Bay.

The numbers to the left of the stems in this graph represent the cumulative frequencies of the data to the closest end. The middle stem is denoted by parentheses around the frequency of data in that category.

Anterior Radius of the Left Otolith

for Female Stone Flounder

Unit=0.01 102represents1.02mm N=85StemLeaves1182195200568218221381123267152423462125044567272602278832271248836283689(7)290477999423001223456688892931002455789203202455713333356697340353536336191376

A stem leaf plot is combination of two columns. Last significant digit of each data should be placed in the column of leaves and others digit in the column of stem. Each stem should be listed in numerical order and each leaf should be placed next to its stem.

The digit 9 occurs 3 times in the leaves column corresponding to the stem 29 and the digit 8 occurs 3 times in the leaves column corresponding to the stem 30.

The lengths 2.99 mm and 3.08 mm each occurred 3 times in data set.

Most often occurred lengths are 2.99 mm and 3.08 mm.

Conclusion:

Thus, the most often occurred length(s) are 2.99 mm and 3.08 mm.

(d)

To determine

To find:

Whether more fish have an otolith radius shorter or longer than the middle length category.

(d)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 29E

Solution:

It is observed that more fish have otolith radius greater than the middle length category that is 42 as opposed to smaller that is 36.

Explanation of Solution

The following stem and leaf plot from a study published in an academic journal, which displays the measurements of the anterior radius of the left otolith for female stone flounder obtained from commercial capture in Tokyo Bay.

The numbers to the left of the stems in this graph represent the cumulative frequencies of the data to the closest end. The middle stem is denoted by parentheses around the frequency of data in that category.

Anterior Radius of the Left Otolith

for Female Stone Flounder

Unit=0.01 102represents1.02mm N=85StemLeaves1182195200568218221381123267152423462125044567272602278832271248836283689(7)290477999423001223456688892931002455789203202455713333356697340353536336191376

A stem leaf plot is combination of two columns. Last significant digit of each data should be placed in the column of leaves and others digit in the column of stem. Each stem should be listed in numerical order and each leaf should be placed next to its stem.

It is observed that more fish have otolith radius greater than the middle length category that is 42 as opposed to smaller that is 36.

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