A data set has six values: 10,12,21,26,26,and 26. What ranks would be assigned to 26?
A)4,5,6
B)4,4,4
C)5,5,5
D)5.5,5.5,5.5

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When assigning ranks, we start with 1 for the lowest value and sequentially assign ranks based on their numerical value. In this case, the data set has two values of 26, so they would each receive the same rank. The lowest ranks (1 and 2) would be assigned to 10 and 12, and the next ranks (3 and 4) would be assigned to 21 and the first 26. Therefore, the remaining values (the two 26s) would be assigned the highest available rank, which is 5. Hence, the ranks assigned to 26 are 5, 5, and 5, so the answer is C.

A Data Set Has Six Values: 10,12,21,26,26,and 26