Practice Variance - 3.1 | Introduction to Statistics | Data Science Basic
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does variance measure?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how data points are spread out.

Question 2

Easy

Provide an example of a dataset with low variance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider scores close to each other.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of calculating variance?

  • To find the mean
  • To measure data spread
  • To determine the median

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what variance represents.

Question 2

True or False: A variance of zero indicates a perfectly spread dataset.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what a variance of zero suggests.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a set of test scores from two different classes, Class A: [80, 85, 90, 95], Class B: [70, 90, 110, 130]. Calculate and compare the variances.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look at the range of scores in each class.

Question 2

Consider two investments: Investment X shows returns of [3%, 4%, 2%, 1%, 5%], while Investment Y shows returns of [0%, 15%, -5%, 20%]. Discuss which investment has more predictable returns based on variance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Analyze how each investment's returns are clustered.

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