Heres how we work with the data in the distribution table.

Heres an example of organized data.

The amount of caffeine in a sample of 5-ounce servings of brewed coffee is
given in the distribution table. Use this data to estimate the samples mean,
variance, and standard deviation.
Classes

Frequency

60 81

82 103

12

104 125

25

126 147

10

148 169

Use the midpoint of each class to represent the entire class. Assign weight.

Classes

Frequency

Midpoint, x

f.x

60 81

70.5

70.5

82 103

12

92.5

1110

104 125

25

114.5

2862.5

126 147

10

136.5

1365

148 169

158.5

317

Classes

Frequency

Midpoint, x

60 81

70.5

-44

82 103

12

92.5

-22

104 125

25

114.5

126 147

10

136.5

22

148 169

158.5

44

.
Next, find the square of the deviations and assign weight.
Classes

Frequency

Midpoint, x

60 81

70.5

-44

1936

1936

82 103

12

92.5

-22

484

5808

104 125

25

114.5

126 147

10

136.5

22

484

4840

148 169

158.5

44

1936

3872