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Practice Questions
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Calculate the standard deviation of the following numbers: 4, 8, 6, 5, 3.
💡 Hint: Remember to first find the mean before calculating deviations.
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
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the standard deviation tell us about a data set?
💡 Hint: Think about what you understand about data variability.
True or False: Variance can be negative.
💡 Hint: Consider the mathematical calculations involved.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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