Practice Practice Questions - 9 | 3. Standard Deviation & Variance | IB Class 10 Mathematics – Group 5, Statistics & Probability
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Calculate the standard deviation of the following numbers: 4, 8, 6, 5, 3.

💡 Hint: Remember to first find the mean before calculating deviations.

Question 2

Easy

What is the variance of the data set: 5, 7, 9?

💡 Hint: Use the formula for variance, and don't forget to square the deviations.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the standard deviation tell us about a data set?

  • It measures the average
  • It measures spread
  • It measures total count

💡 Hint: Think about what you understand about data variability.

Question 2

True or False: Variance can be negative.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the mathematical calculations involved.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider the dataset: 12, 15, 20, 30. Calculate both variance and standard deviation, then discuss what these values indicate about the data distribution.

💡 Hint: Break down the process step by step.

Question 2

Using the provided frequency distribution, analyze the need to calculate variance across multiple scores rather than individual data points. Discuss its benefits.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the efficiency in data management and interpretation.

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