MPG Data 32.8 35.9 37.8 38.5 40.1 42.1 34.2 36.4 38.0 38.7 40.7 42.4 34.6 37.4 38.2 39.6 41.4 43.4 35.6 37.6 38.4 39.8 41.5 49.1   (a) Compute the​ z-score corresponding to the individual who obtained 41.5miles per gallon. Interpret this result.   The​ z-score corresponding to the individual is_______ and indicates that the data value is ________ standard​ deviation(s) __________ the _____________.

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The accompanying data represent the miles per gallon of a random sample of cars with a​ three-cylinder, 1.0 liter engine.
​(a)
Compute the​ z-score corresponding to the individual who obtained
41.5
miles per gallon. Interpret this result.
​(b)
Determine the quartiles.
​(c)
Compute and interpret the interquartile​ range, IQR.
​(d)
Determine the lower and upper fences. Are there any​ outliers?

 

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32.8 35.9 37.8 38.5 40.1 42.1

34.2 36.4 38.0 38.7 40.7 42.4

34.6 37.4 38.2 39.6 41.4 43.4

35.6 37.6 38.4 39.8 41.5 49.1

 

(a) Compute the​ z-score corresponding to the individual who obtained 41.5miles per gallon. Interpret this result.
 
The​ z-score corresponding to the individual is_______ and indicates that the data value is ________ standard​ deviation(s) __________ the _____________.
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