The spread of the values can be measured for quantitative data, as the variables are numeric and can be arranged into a logical order with a low end value and a high end value.he upper quartile (Q3) is the point between the lowest 75% and highest 25% of values. It is also called the 75th percentile. The variance and the standard deviation are measures of the spread of the data around the mean.
Rich Miller on Springfield. How Pat Quinn lost the race for governor. Bruce Rauner out-performed his fellow Republican Bill Brady's 2010 gubernatorial election performance in every region of the state last week.
Rath, it turns out, is Bob Bradyâs Republican opponent for Congress this fall. Did you know that? I didnât, and I try to pay attention to these things. No worries: Rath is running on the âField of Dreamsâ theory of politics â if you build it, they (meaning voters) might come. They certainly wonât vote for Republicans who donât contest elections. âThereâs a lot of people out there who would like good governance,â Rath says.