Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life - MyStatLab
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Chapter 2.1, Problem 14E
Does It Make Sense? For Exercises 5–8, determine whether the statement makes sense (or is clearly true) or does not make sense (or is clearly false). Explain clearly; not all of these have definitive answers, so your explanation may be more important than your chosen answer.
14. Head Circumferences. In studying different prehistoric societies, an archeologist measures head circumferences of skulls.
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Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life - MyStatLab
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