Practice - Standard Deviation (σ)
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Practice Questions
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Calculate the standard deviation of the data set {4, 4, 4, 4, 4}.
💡 Hint: Think about how closely or far values are from the mean.
What does a standard deviation of 0 indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means if every score is the same.
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What does a higher standard deviation indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of variability.
True or False: A standard deviation of 0 indicates that there is variability in the data.
💡 Hint: What happens if all numbers are identical?
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Analyze the following set of scores: 50, 60, 80, 90, 100. Discuss the implications of the calculated standard deviation and how it could influence decisions in an academic setting.
💡 Hint: Consider what the scores imply about the overall understanding of the students.
Given two different datasets with the same mean but different standard deviations, explain how this could affect their interpretation.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how variability in scores can inform educational strategies.
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