What is the slope of the line with the equation y=-2x-1?

1. the following set of data represents the number of waiting times in minutes from a random sample of 30 customers waiting for service at a department store. 4 5 7 10 11 11 12 12 13 15 15 17 17 17 17 17 18 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 27 27 31 31 32 a. determine the number of classes and class interval.

Which approach to the theory-and-research cycle does the following sequence reflect: (1) specific observations suggest generalizations, (2) generalizations produce a tentative theory, (3) the theory is tested through the formation of hypotheses, and (4) hypotheses may provide suggestions for additional observations?

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