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For a data set, the following information is obtained. If Q1 = 62, Q2 = 142 and Q3 = 195, then Bowley’s coefficient of skewness is:

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The correct answer is

-0.203

Bowley’s coefficient of skewness is calculated as:
Skewness = (Q3 - Q2) - (Q2 - Q1) / (Q3 - Q1). Using the provided values, the result is approximately -0.203.

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