Suppose that you collect a very large number of maple tree seed pods, record their lengths and draw
A histogram of the data using narrow class widths. Next you collect a very large number of adult
Women's heights and again draw a histogram using narrow classes. How would you expect the two
Histograms to compare?
A)The heights histogram will be much wider since the mean value of the heights will be much larger than the mean of the pod lengths.
B)Both should have similar shapes, approximating normal distributions.
C)The heights histogram should be much taller since the heights will be much larger than the lengths of the seed pods.
D)There is not enough information given to answer the question.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both sets of data are likely to follow a normal distribution. While the units of measurement are different between the two data sets, this should not affect the shape of the histograms. Additionally, using narrow classes helps to better approximate a normal distribution. Both sets of data are continuous and could approximate a normal distribution. Narrow class widths would help smooth out any irregularities in the data and make the histograms more bell-shaped. It is also unlikely that the mean value of the heights would be significantly larger than the mean value of the maple seed pod lengths.

Suppose That You Collect a Very Large Number of Maple