Which of the following statements is correct for a continuous variable?
A) The proportion of the distribution above the 25th percentile is 25%.
B) The proportion of the distribution below the second quartile is 25%.
C) The proportion of the distribution below the third quartile is 75%.
D) The proportion of the distribution between the second quartile and 75th percentile is 50%.
E) The proportion of the distribution between the first quartile and 50th percentile is 75%.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The third quartile divides the data into the bottom 75% and the top 25%, so the proportion of the distribution below the third quartile is indeed 75%.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct for a Continuous