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2.7 Exercise 10

Avg difficulty 2.5


Find the standard deviation for the following frequency tables using the formula. Check the calculations with the TI 83/84.

Find the standard deviation for the following frequency tables using the formula. Check the calculations with the TI 83/84.

  1. GradeFrequency
    49.5–59.52
    59.5–69.53
    69.5–79.58
    79.5–89.512
    89.5–99.55
  2. Daily low temperature Frequency
    49.5–59.5 53
    59.5–69.5 32
    69.5–79.5 15
    79.5–89.5 1
    89.5–99.5 0
  3. Points per game Frequency
    49.5–59.5 14
    59.5–69.5 32
    69.5–79.5 15
    79.5–89.5 23
    89.5–99.5 2

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