1.52 Variability of an agricultural product.
potato
A quality product is one that is consistent and has very little variability in its characteristics. Controlling variability can be more difficult with agricultural products than with those that are manufactured. The following table gives the individual weights, in ounces, of the 25 potatoes sold in a 10-pound bag.
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7.8 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 4.7 | 7.6 | |
6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 7.9 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 3.7 |