assume that the numbers of a data set are arranged in ascending order. which statement about the third quartile is true.
1- all of the numbers lie below the 3rd quartile.
2- all of the numbers lie above the 3rd quartile.
3- 50% of the number lie below or on the 3rd quartile, and the remaining 50% lie above it.
4- 25% of the numbers lie below or on the 3rd quartile, and the remaining 75% lie above it.
5- 75% of the numbers lie or on the 3rd quartilem and the remaining 25% lie on or above it.

Question

assume that the numbers of a data set are arranged in ascending order. which statement about the third quartile is true.
1- all of the numbers lie below the 3rd quartile.
2- all of the numbers lie above the 3rd quartile.
3- 50% of the number lie below or on the 3rd quartile, and the remaining 50% lie above it.
4- 25% of the numbers lie below or on the 3rd quartile, and the remaining 75% lie above it.
5- 75% of the numbers lie or on the 3rd quartilem and the remaining 25% lie on or above it.

mathmale · Answer

Why not eliminate the least likely possible answers first?  For example, (1) is all wrong!
Secondly:  do you have a reference book or online learning materials to which you could refer for examples?

anonymous · Answer

no i dont..  :/ this is my first day that im taking this class & i already fot an exam..

texaschic101 · Answer

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