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What is another name for the 25th percentile?
How many groups does the decile divide an ordered data set into?
What does the interquartile range measure?
What is the semi-interquartile range?
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In grouped data, where do the percentiles lie?
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What do we define as the full data range?
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What does the range of a data set measure?
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In a data set, the 25th percentile is also known as which quartile?
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How is the rank of the pth percentile calculated in an ordered data set?
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What happens to the range if outliers are present in the data set?
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When calculating the pth percentile, what should be done if the rank is not an integer?
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Which statement is true concerning quartiles?
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What is the relationship between percentiles and quartiles?
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What does it mean if a data point is in the 90th percentile?
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What does the range of a data set represent?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding percentiles?
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How many quartiles divide an ordered data set?
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If the rank of the pth percentile in an ordered dataset is 4.5, what should be done to find the value of the percentile?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between quartiles and percentiles?
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What is the role of outliers in determining the range of a data set?
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What is the median in relation to quartiles?
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What is the correct formula for calculating the rank of the pth percentile in an ordered data set with n values?
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What is the primary purpose of using deciles in data analysis?
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Which calculation accurately reflects the interquartile range?
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In grouped data, percentiles are typically found within what kind of range?
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What is the semi-interquartile range a representation of?
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How is the full data range calculated in terms of percentiles?
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What denotes the first quartile in terms of percentiles?
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What is true about the interquartile range (IQR)?
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Which of the following statements regarding deciles is accurate?
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How is the semi-interquartile range calculated?
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In an ordered data set, what is the rank of the 75th percentile if there are 40 values?
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What does the full data range represent?
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Where do percentiles generally lie in grouped data?
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What is indicated by the 50th percentile in a data set?
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How is the rank of the 25th percentile calculated in an ordered data set?
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Which characteristic does the range of a data set exhibit?
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What happens if the rank calculated for a percentile is not an integer?
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What does the term 'percentile' specifically refer to in a data set?
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Why is the range considered sensitive to outliers?
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When calculating a percentile, what is the significance of the parameter 'p' in the formula?
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