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Sample variance of a small data set
Compute the sample variance (dividing by ) of the values , , and . Give a fraction in lowest terms.
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Hint
Find the mean, then sum the squared deviations.
Solution
- The mean is .
- The squared deviations are , , and , with sum .
- Divide by to get the sample variance .
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