Consider the following sample of five measurements: 2, 1,

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QUESTION:

Consider the following sample of five measurements: 2, 1, 1, 0, 3.

a. Calculate the range, s2, and s.

b. Add 3 to each measurement and repeat part a.

c. Subtract 4 from each measurement and repeat part a.

d. Considering your answers to parts a, b, and c, what seems to be the effect on the variability of a data set by adding the same number to or subtracting the same number from each measurement?

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QUESTION:

Consider the following sample of five measurements: 2, 1, 1, 0, 3.

a. Calculate the range, s2, and s.

b. Add 3 to each measurement and repeat part a.

c. Subtract 4 from each measurement and repeat part a.

d. Considering your answers to parts a, b, and c, what seems to be the effect on the variability of a data set by adding the same number to or subtracting the same number from each measurement?

ANSWER:

Solution:

Step 1 of 5:

Here, we are given a sample of five measurements. Using the sample values we have to find the required values.

The sample values are 2,1,1,0,3.


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