Practice Measures of Dispersion (Optional) - 9.5 | 9. Statistics | ICSE Class 11 Maths
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9.5 - Measures of Dispersion (Optional)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the range of the dataset 3, 7, 2, 9, 5?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the highest and lowest numbers.

Question 2

Easy

Calculate the mean of the dataset 4, 8, 6.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Add the numbers and divide by how many there are.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does range measure?

  • Average of values
  • Difference between max and min
  • Spread of all data

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, it focuses on just the extremes of the dataset.

Question 2

True or False: A small standard deviation means that the data points are closely clustered around the mean.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what it means if values are similar to each other.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A scientist records the heights of plants: 30 cm, 45 cm, 50 cm, 60 cm, 90 cm. Calculate the range and standard deviation. Discuss the implications of your findings.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Calculate range first, then find the mean to determine the deviations.

Question 2

Given the book sales over five weeks: 200, 400, 300, 500, 600, find the range and standard deviation, then analyze how consistent sales are.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Identify key values and apply SD formula after finding the mean.

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