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Comparing Data Sets. For each of Exercises 25–28, do the following:
a. Find the
b. Give the five-number summary and draw a boxplot for each of the data sets.
c. Find the standard deviation for each of the data sets.
d. Apply the range rule of thumb to estimate the standard deviation of each of the data sets. How well does the rule work in each case? Briefly discuss why it does or does not work well.
e. Based on all your results, compare and discuss the two data sets in terms of their center and variation.
28. The following data sets give the approximate lengths (in minutes) of Beethoven’s nine symphonies and Mahler’s nine symphonies.
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