M3.S.ID.A.2
Use statistics appropriate to the shape of the data distribution to compare center (mean, median, and/or mode) and spread (range, interquartile range, and standard deviation) of two or more different data sets.
Example Problems
Here is a table giving the number of neighborhood adults by bike usage and helmet use:
Find the marginal distribution of bike usage in counts.
Rides bike =
| Helmet use | Rides bike | Does not ride bike |
|---|---|---|
| Always | 45 | 10 |
| Not always | 15 | 30 |
Find the marginal distribution of bike usage in counts.
Rides bike =
Here is a table giving the number of neighborhood adults by bike usage and helmet use:
Find the marginal distribution of bike usage in counts.
Does not ride bike =
| Helmet use | Rides bike | Does not ride bike |
|---|---|---|
| Always | 45 | 10 |
| Not always | 15 | 30 |
Find the marginal distribution of bike usage in counts.
Does not ride bike =
A running club recorded a sample of 4 training runs. Here are the distances (in miles):
The mean of these distances is .
What is the standard deviation, ?
Round your answer to two decimal places.
The mean of these distances is .
What is the standard deviation, ?
Round your answer to two decimal places.
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