1 Mean value and variance

In this exercise we use part of the length-frequency data of the coral trout (Plectropomus
leopardus) presented in Fig. 3.4.0.2, namely those in the length interval 23-29 cm. These fish
are assumed to belong to one cohort. The length-frequencies are presented in Fig. 17.2.1.
Tasks:
Read the frequencies, F(j) from Fig. 17.2.1 and complete the worksheet. Calculate mean,
variance and standard deviation.
Worksheet 2.1

L(j) - L(j) + dL

F(j)

-2.968

-2.468

-1.968

-1.468

-0.968

-0.468

0.032

26.5-27.0

27.0-27.5

10

27.5-28.0

(j)

26.75

F(j) *

(j)

(j) -

F(j) * (

(j) -

160.50

0.532

1.698

54.50

1.032

2.130

55. 50

1.532

4.694

)2

11

56.50

2.032

8.258

12

28.75

2.532

6.411

sums

F(j)
31

28.5-29.0

s2 =

s=

Fig. 17.2.1 Length-frequency sample