Find the population standard deviation of 2,4,4,4,5,5,7,9.
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Answer:2
Mean: 40÷8=5.
Squared deviations: 9,1,1,1,0,0,4,16; sum =32.
Variance =32÷8=4, so σ=4=2.
Common errors to watch for
Forgetting to take the square root reports the variance (4).
Dividing by n−1=7 gives the sample SD ≈ 2.14.
Budget of Work competencies
gm11.t2.w2.c4 Use appropriate technologies (e.g., calculator, Excel, Jamovi, Geogebra, etc.) to calculate measures of central tendency and variability.
gm11.t2.w2.c5 Interpret the computed measures of central tendency and variability.