In 2009, the five-number summary statistics for the distribution of statewide percentage of people without health insurance

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In 2009, the five-number summary statistics for the distribution of statewide percentage of people without health insurance had a minimum of 4.4% (Massachusetts), Q1 = 12.35%, median = 14.8%, Q3 = 17.3%, and maximum of 26.1% (Texas) (Statistical Abstract of the United States, data available on book’s website as health_coverage.).
a. Do you think the distribution is symmetric, skewed right, or skewed left? Why?
b. Which is most plausible for the standard deviation: -16, 0, 4, 20, or 25? Why? Explain what is unrealistic about the other values.

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Statistics The Art And Science Of Learning From Data

ISBN: 9780321997838

4th Edition

Authors: Alan Agresti, Christine A. Franklin, Bernhard Klingenberg

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