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Using the set of data given, please perform the following calculations and attach your answers as a Word (Not Excel! I need to see how to calculate)

Height Distribution in Mrs. Smith's 10th grade Biology Class (in inches)

Males 69 72 69 67 70 71 70
Females 60 59 63 68 66 65 67

Calculate the mean for the males.

Give the median number for the males.

Give the median number for the females.

Calculate the SD for the females only.

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The expert calculates the simple descriptive statistics.

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Using the set of data given, please perform the following calculations and attach your answers as a Word

Height Distribution in Mrs. Smith's 10th grade Biology Class (in inches)

Males 69 72 69 67 70 71 70
Females 60 59 63 68 66 65 67

Calculate the mean ...

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