Statistics Measures of Dispersion Quiz

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What is the formula used to calculate the population standard deviation for ungrouped data?

$rac{∑ 𝑓(𝑥−𝑥̅ )^2}{N}$

$rac{∑ 𝑓(𝑥−𝑥̅ )^2}{n-1}$

$rac{∑(𝑥−𝑥̅ )^2}{n}$

$rac{∑(𝑥−𝑥̅ )^2}{N}$ (correct)

In calculating the coefficient of variation (CV), what is divided by the mean?

The variance

The population standard deviation

The sample standard deviation (correct)

The sample mean

Which group is likely to be more homogeneous in their Math ability?

Male group, due to their higher grades

Both groups are equally homogeneous

Homogeneity cannot be determined without more data

Female group, given their more closely clustered grades (correct)

What does the symbol $s$ represent in the context of sample statistics?

Sample standard deviation Signup and view all the answers

When calculating standard deviation for grouped data, what does the symbol $f$ represent?

The frequency of class intervals Signup and view all the answers

What is the Coefficient of Variation (CV) for the Male Group?

17.05% Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded about the Female Group based on their CV?

They are more homogeneous in their Math ability. Signup and view all the answers

What is the mean score calculated from the grouped frequency distribution?

34 Signup and view all the answers

How many students scored in the class interval of 36 – 41?

14 Signup and view all the answers

What does a higher Coefficient of Variation indicate about a group's grades?

Greater variability Signup and view all the answers

What is the summed frequency (N) of the entire distribution?

60 Signup and view all the answers

In which class interval do the majority of students score?

30 – 35 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following class intervals was populated by the least number of students?

54 – 59 Signup and view all the answers

What does a small measure of variability in a dataset indicate?

The data are clustered closely around the mean Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the range (R) of a dataset?

R = HV – LV Signup and view all the answers

How is variance denoted for a sample and a population, respectively?

s and  Signup and view all the answers

In the formula for calculating variance, what does the symbol 'x⁻' represent?

The mean of the dataset Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding measures of dispersion?

A small standard deviation suggests that the data is more consistent Signup and view all the answers

What does a big measure of variability indicate about the data?

The data is less consistent Signup and view all the answers

Which formula correctly expresses variance for population data using ungrouped data?

𝜎² = ∑(x – x̅)² / N Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the standard deviation and variance?

Variance is the square of the standard deviation Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the male group data?

35 Signup and view all the answers

What is the mean value of the male group?

84 Signup and view all the answers

What is the variance for the female group?

2.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard deviation for the male group?

14.32 units Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what is the formula for calculating the variance?

$rac{ ext{sum of } (x - ar{x})^2}{n - 1}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the lowest value in the female group?

82 Signup and view all the answers

Which calculation determines the standard deviation from variance?

$ ext{standard deviation} = ext{variance}^{1/2}$ Signup and view all the answers

What value contributes to the variance calculation in the male group for the score of 100?

256 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Measures of Dispersion / Variability

Measures of dispersion tell us how spread out individual values are from the mean
A small measure of variability indicates data is clustered closely around the mean and is more homogenous
A large measure of variability indicates data is spread out far from the mean and is heterogenous
Measures of dispersion include Range, Variance, Standard Deviation, and Coefficient of Variation

Range

Difference between the highest and lowest value in a dataset
Formula: R = HV - LV

Variance

The square of the standard deviation
Used for both population and sample data
Formula for ungrouped data:
- Population: 𝜎2 = ∑(𝑥−𝑥̅)2 / 𝑁
- Sample: 𝑠2 = ∑(𝑥−𝑥̅)2 / (𝑛−1)
Formula for grouped data:
- Population: 𝜎2 = ∑ 𝑓(𝑥−𝑥̅)2 / N
- Sample: 𝑠2 = ∑ 𝑓(𝑥−𝑥̅)2 / (𝑛−1)
- Where:
  - x is the class mark
  - 𝑥̅ is the mean
  - f is the frequency

Standard Deviation

The square root of the average deviation from the mean
Also, the square root of variance
Used for both population and sample data
Formula for ungrouped data:
- Population: 𝜎 = √∑(𝑥−𝑥̅)2 / 𝑁
- Sample: 𝑠=√∑(𝑥−𝑥̅)2 / (𝑛−1)
Formula for grouped data:
- Population: 𝜎=√∑ 𝑓(𝑥−𝑥̅)2 / N
- Sample: 𝑠=√∑ 𝑓(𝑥−𝑥̅)2 / (𝑛−1)

Coefficient of Variation

Used to compare the variability of data sets with different units
Formula: CV = (standard deviation / mean) * 100%
Example:
- Male Group: 100, 65, 75, 85, 95
- Female Group: 84, 86, 85, 82, 83

Summary of Example

The male group has a higher range, variance, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation than the female group. This means that the male group has a greater variability of grades than the female group.
The female group is considered more homogenous in their math ability than the male group.

Measures of Variability for Grouped Data

Finding the mean, variance, and standard deviation for grouped data
Example:
- Grouped Frequency Distribution of Entrance Exam Scores for 60 students
  - Class interval | f
  - 54 - 59 | 1
  - 48 - 53 | 3
  - 42 - 47 | 8
  - 36 - 41 | 14
  - 30 - 35 | 17
  - 24 - 29 | 11
  - 18 - 23 | 6
  - N = 60
Formula for grouped data:
- Mean: 𝑥̅ = ∑ 𝑓𝑋 / N
- Variance: 𝜎2 = ∑ 𝑓(𝑥−𝑥̅)2 / N
- Standard Deviation: 𝜎=√∑ 𝑓(𝑥−𝑥̅)2 / N

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Test your knowledge on measures of dispersion, including range, variance, and standard deviation. This quiz will help you understand how variations in data affect mean values and how to compute different measures of variability. Challenge yourself with practical examples and formulas.