Comparing Weight Loss Quantities

Very Hard Data Analysis Interpretation Of Data

A research study investigates the effect of two different diets on weight loss over a 12-week period. The study tracked two groups of participants: Group 1 followed Diet A, and Group 2 followed Diet B. At the end of the study, the average weight loss for Group 1 was 15 pounds with a standard deviation of 3 pounds, and for Group 2, it was 10 pounds with a standard deviation of 2 pounds.

Using this information, consider the following quantities:

Quantity A: The maximum weight loss in Group 1.

Quantity B: The minimum weight loss in Group 2.

Assuming that the weight loss data is normally distributed, which of the following statements is true?

Quantity A is greater than Quantity B.

Quantity A is less than Quantity B.

Quantity A is equal to Quantity B.

The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

Hint

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