Introductory Statistics
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780135188927
Author: Gould, Robert, Ryan, Colleen N. (colleen Nooter)
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 2, Problem 20SE
Car MPG The histograms show the miles per gallon (mpg) for two makes of cars: Acura and BMW. Compare the distributions. Which make has a higher mpg? Which make has more variation in mpg? (Source: Edmonds.com)
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