Mathematical Statistics and Data Analysis
Mathematical Statistics and Data Analysis
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ISBN: 9781111793715
Author: John A. Rice
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2.5, Problem 52P

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To determine

Find the proportion of the population is over 6 ft. tall.

b.

To determine

Find the distribution of heights if they are expressed in centimeters.

Find the distribution of heights if they are expressed in meters.

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