INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS (LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9780135163146
Author: Gould
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 8SE
Coins’ Weights The weights of coins (in grams) were obtained for coins in the United States and coins for other countries (including Mexico, Brazil, Canada, and several in Europe). (Source: http://www.eeps.com/zoo/cages/Coins.txt)
a. Write a few sentences to compare the distributions of weights of coins from the United States with those from other countries. Be sure to mention the shape, the center, and the spread.
b. Which group typically has heavier coins?
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