Practice Step-by-Step Example - 4 | 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 mean of the dataset: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.

💡 Hint: Add all the numbers and divide by the total count.

Question 2

Easy

What is the variance for the sample data: 1, 2, 3?

💡 Hint: Remember to average the squared deviations from the mean.

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Question 1

What does standard deviation measure?

  • A) Average
  • B) Variability
  • C) Midpoint

💡 Hint: Think about which term relates to dispersion or spread.

Question 2

True or False: Variance can be negative.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you square a negative number.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are given the following set of scores: 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12. Calculate the variance and standard deviation of this dataset. Provide your reasoning and steps.

💡 Hint: Follow the formula for variance closely!

Question 2

Consider the grouped data below with frequencies: Class 10-20 (3), Class 20-30 (4), Class 30-40 (5). Calculate the mean and standard deviation.

💡 Hint: Make sure to find class midpoints before calculating anything!

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