Question

For the data set 4, 5, 10, 11, 15, the mean, x, is 9. What is the standard

deviation?
The formula for the sample standard deviation is a -
Jo-;2(x-
z(x -- Hoje
Use the table to help you.
4.
5
10
11
15
X-8
(x - x?
-5
25
-4
16
1
1
2
4.
6
36
Sum= 82
Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

4.5

Explanation:

5.1.3

Answer 2

4.53

Explanation:

Given the data :

4, 5, 10, 11, 15

The mean = 9

The standard deviation of a sample :

s = √[Σ(x - mean)²/(n-1)]

s = √[((4-9)² + (5-9)²+(10-9)² + (11-9)² + (15-9)²) / (5-1)]

s = √(25+16+1+4+36)/4

s = √20.5

s = 4.527

s = 4.53