Stats: Modeling the World Nasta Edition Grades 9-12
Stats: Modeling the World Nasta Edition Grades 9-12
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ISBN: 9780131359581
Author: David E. Bock, Paul F. Velleman, Richard D. De Veaux
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 15E

a)

To determine

To summarize the similarities and differences in their performance.

a)

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  Stats: Modeling the World Nasta Edition Grades 9-12, Chapter 5, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  1

The similarity is, both distributions are symmetric with same center. The difference is, the spread of the Alexandra is very larger than the spread of Scyrine. These shows the nature of both boxplots.

b)

To determine

To explain which one player should be selected for state Championship.

b)

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Answer to Problem 15E

Scyrine should be selected.

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  Stats: Modeling the World Nasta Edition Grades 9-12, Chapter 5, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  2

The spread of Scyrine is smaller which means Scyrine is more consistent than Alexandra. Therefore, Scyrine is more reliable player for Championship.

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