Practice - Why Square the Differences?
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Practice Questions
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Calculate the mean of the data set: 2, 4, 6.
💡 Hint: Sum the numbers and divide by the count.
What is the square of 5?
💡 Hint: Think of multiplying 5 by itself.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Why do we square the differences in variance and standard deviation calculations?
💡 Hint: Think about how positive and negative numbers interact.
True or False: The standard deviation can be a negative number.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of standard deviation.
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Challenge Problems
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A data set has the following values: 1, 4, 7, 3, 5. Calculate the variance and interpret the result.
💡 Hint: Compute the mean first and then find the squared deviations.
In a large dataset, you notice a very high standard deviation. Discuss what that tells you about the data.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of spread in real-world data.
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