A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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Author: Sheldon Ross
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Transcribed Image Text:In 1-3 sentences, define each of the following terms in your own words and provide an example:
a. Histogram
b. Measure of central tendency
c. IQR
d. Percentile
e. Outlier
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