Elementary Statistics (Text Only)
2nd Edition
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Chapter 2.4, Problem 12E
Age at marriage: Data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau suggests that the age at which women first marry has increased over time. The following time-series plot presents the average age at which women first marry for the years 1950—2010. Does the plot present an accurate picture of the increase, or is it misleading? Explain.
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Elementary Statistics (Text Only)
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