An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis
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Author: R. Lyman Ott, Micheal T. Longnecker
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Chapter 3.11, Problem 21E
a.
To determine
Find the mean for the 21 ratios.
Find the
b.
To determine
Find the mean for the terrestrial feeders.
Find the median for the terrestrial feeders.
Find the mean for the aquatic feeders.
Find the median for the aquatic feeders.
c.
To determine
Explain the relative sensitivity of the mean and median to extreme values in a data set.
d.
To determine
Identify whether mean or median can be recommended as the more appropriate measure of the DDE to PCB level for both types of feeders.
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