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(A) Students in sixth grade have 5 more siblings.

(B) Students in seventh grade have fewer siblings.

(C) Students in each grade have a similar number of siblings.

(D) There is no difference in the number of siblings by grade.

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Calculate the mean for Sixth Graders

Calculate the mean for Seventh Graders

Compare the means and evaluate options

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