Question

the ogive represents the heights of males in a particular country in the 20-29 age group. what height represents the \\(70^{\text{th}}\\) percentile? how should you interpret this?

the \\(70^{\text{th}}\\) percentile represents about 71 inches.
(round to nearest whole number as needed.)

interpret this percentile. choose the correct answer below.

a. this means that about 70 percent of males in this country ages 20-29 are taller than this height.
b. this means that about 70 percent of males in this country ages 20-29 are exactly this height.
c. this means that about 70 percent of males in this country ages 20-29 are shorter than this height.
d. this means that about 30 percent of males in this country ages 20-29 are shorter than this height.

Explanation:

Find the height corresponding to the 70th percentile

Using the Ogive Construction and Percentiles and Quantiles knowledge points

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Interpret the 70th percentile

Using the Percentiles and Quantiles knowledge point

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Answer:

Question 1

The \(70^{\text{th}}\) percentile represents about <blank>71</blank> inches.

Question 2

• A. This means that about 70 percent of males in this country ages 20-29 are taller than this height.
• B. This means that about 70 percent of males in this country ages 20-29 are exactly this height.
• C. This means that about 70 percent of males in this country ages 20-29 are shorter than this height. (Correct answer)
• D. This means that about 30 percent of males in this country ages 20-29 are shorter than this height.