Which of the following statements is correct for a continuous variable?
A) The proportion of the distribution below the 25th percentile is 25%.
B) The proportion of the distribution below the second quartile is 25%.
C) The proportion of the distribution between the first quartile and 50th percentile is 50%.
D) The proportion of the distribution between the second quartile and 50th percentile is 25%.
E) The proportion of the distribution between the third quartile is 25%.

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The 25th percentile is also known as the first quartile, and by definition, 25% of the distribution lies below this point.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct for a Continuous