Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences
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Chapter 1.2, Problem 24E
The accompanying data set consists of observations on shear strength (lb) of ultrasonic spot welds made on a certain type of alclad sheet. Construct a relative frequency histogram based on ten equal-width classes with boundaries 4000. 4200 [The histogram will agree with the one in “Comparison of Properties of Joints Prepared by Ultrasonic Welding and Other Means” [j. of Aircraft. 1983: 552-556).] Comment on its features.
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Following are measurements of soil concentrations (in mg /kg) of chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni) at20 sites in the area of Cleveland, Ohio. These data are taken from the article "Variation in NorthAmerican Regulatory Guidance for Heavy Metal Surface Soil Contamination at Commercial andIndustrial Sites" (A. Jennings and J. Ma, J. Environment Eng, 2007:587-609).
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(c) Find the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quartiles for the Ni concentrations.
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