Calculate the standard deviation for the data 15, 24, 10, 15, 20, 18, 14, 11

Solution                   x                                 x2
                               15                               225
                               24                               576
                               10                               100
                               15                               225
                               20                               400 
                               18                               324
                               14                               196
                               11                               121
                             ———                         ———    
                            ∑x = 127                       ∑x2 = 2167
                

 σ =   =  = 
 
 σ = 4.34
The weights of certain items in kg are 33, 46, 53, 64, 73, 88. Find the range and
the coefficient of range.
Solution : Largest value L = 84.5; Smallest value S = 38
                  Range = L – S = 84.5 – 38 = 46.5 kg

                  Coefficient of Range =   

                                                    =    

                                                    = 
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