Essentials of Statistics, Books a la Carte Edition (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134687131
Author: Mario F. Triola
Publisher: PEARSON
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8. What Happens in Vegas . . . Listed below are prices in dollars for one night at different hotels located on Las Vegas Boulevard (the “Strip”). If you decide to stay at one of these hotels, what statistic is most relevant, other than the measures of center? Apart from price, identify one other important factor that would affect your choice.
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Essentials of Statistics, Books a la Carte Edition (6th Edition)
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