1. The main body of the distribution is slightly skewed to the right.
There is one clear outlier, the District of Columbia.
Why is it not surprising that the percent of never-married women is higher in DC than in the 50 states?
A. Because women in the District of Columbia are more likely to be career-oriented.
B. Because the average percent in one state only, is likely to be quite different from the overall average percent.
C. Because DC is a big city.
D. There is no reasonable explanation for this statistical result.
2. The midpoint of the distribution is the 26th largest (or smallest) value in order of percent of never-married women. In which class does the midpoint fall?
A. The midpoint is included in the 26% and 28% bar.
B. The midpoint is included in the 28% and 30% bar.
C. The midpoint is included in the 22% and 24% bar.
D. None of the above.
3. About what is the spread (smallest to largest) of the distribution?(ignoring the outlier).
A. From 20% to 34%.
B. From 20% to 52%.
C. From 0% to 34%.
D. From 0% to 52%.