Discussion

Learn by Doing

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Context

Here is a boxplot for a distribution of data.

Prompt

1. Calculate the IQR for the boxplot shown.
2. Make up a data set (n = 10) that has the same minimum value, same median, and same maximum value, but a larger IQR than the boxplot shown. Describe your strategy.
3. Make up another data set (n = 10) that has the same minimum value, same median, and same maximum value, but a smaller IQR than the boxplot shown. Describe your strategy.

Grading

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Tips for Success

• • • To post your initial post, click the “reply” button at the top of the introduction thread below.
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