Chapter 5, Problem 36E

a)

To determine

To create stem-and-leaf plot.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

Calculation:

Using excel, stem-and-leaf plot:

  

b)

To determine

To createa time plot.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

Calculation:

Using excel, a time plot:

  

c)

To determine

To explain stem-and-leaf plot and time plot.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

  

The shape of the distribution of deaths is approximately symmetric and unimodal. The center of the distribution is around 18000 deaths. The time plot shows that the number of deaths decreases over time.