Gladys A.

Gonzales
BECED3A

APPLY:
1. Find the standard deviation and average deviation of the following set of scores:

32 39 40 25 29 35 39 28
41 29 37 30 27 32 29 26

S X - x̄ (x - x̄)2

41 9 81

40 8 64

39 7 49

39 7 49

37 5 25

35 3 9

32 0 0

32 0 0

30 -2 4

29 -3 9

29 -3 9

29 -3 9

28 -4 16

27 -5 25

26 -5 25

25 -7 49

423

x̄= 518 = 32. 38 423/16 = 26.44 SD=√26.44= 5.14 AD= 7/16 = 0.44
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 2. Find the standard deviation, quartile deviation, skewness and kurtosis. Illustrate your answer.

ci f d fd Fd^2
54 - 56 3 5 15 75
51 - 53 3 4 12 48
48 - 50 1 3 3 9
45 – 47 5 2 10 20
42 - 44 6 1 6 6
39 - 41 9 0 0 0
36 - 38 5 1 -5 5
33 - 35 7 2 -14 28
30 - 32 4 3 -12 36
27 - 29 4 4 -16 64
24 - 26 2 5 -10 50
N=49 -11 =341
SD= 3√341-(-11)^2 /49 = 3√695 = 3(2.64) = 7.92

3. Vin's score in the midterm test in Statistics was 48 and 56 in the final test. The mean of the first test is 42
and the standard deviation is 5. In the second test the mean is 60 and the standard deviation is 6.
In which test did Vin do better?

Since 1.2 > 0.67, Vin's score is farther from the mean in the first test. Therefore, Vin performed
better in the second test, where he scored 56.

(NUTSHELL: Explain the importance of finding the measures variability of a set of

scores Enter discussion here)
The importance of finding the measures of variability in a set of scores cannot be overstated, as these measures
provide critical insights into the spread and distribution of data points. Variability measures such as range,
variance, and standard deviation offer a more comprehensive understanding of the data, enabling researchers,
analysts, and decision-makers to draw meaningful conclusions and make informed decisions. In conclusion,
measuring the variability of a set of scores is indispensable for extracting meaningful information from data. It
goes beyond simply reporting averages and central tendencies, offering a deeper understanding of the
distribution and patterns within the dataset. This understanding, in turn, empowers individuals across various
domains to make informed decisions, enhance processes, and drive progress.