To locate the percentile for a given observation in a data set, the data must be ___________.
A) Sorted and listed from the minimum to the maximum values
B) Displayed in a histogram
C) Summarized in a frequency distribution
D) Distributed symmetrically around the mean

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In order to find the percentile for a given observation, the data must be sorted and listed from the minimum to maximum values. This allows for easy identification of the position of the observation within the dataset and calculation of the percentile. Histograms and frequency distributions are useful for visualizing the data, but do not provide the necessary sorting needed to find percentiles. Symmetrical distribution around the mean is not relevant for finding percentiles.

To Locate the Percentile for a Given Observation in a Data