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Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321757270
ISBN 13: 978-0-32175-727-2

Chapter 3 - Review - Review Exercises - Page 184: 8

Answer

The female is relatively heavier than the male.

Work Step by Step

Use the z-Score: $z=\frac{x-μ}{σ}$ For the female: $z=\frac{160-156.5}{51.2}=0.068$ For the male: $z=\frac{185-183.4}{40.0}=0.04$
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