For two data sets, the summaries are: Set A has mean $52.4$ and standard deviation $4.8$; Set B

Question

For two data sets, the summaries are: Set A has mean $52.4$ and standard deviation $4.8$; Set B has mean $49.7$ and standard deviation $2.9$. Which set has the greater typical value? Give a reason. Which set is more consistent? Give a reason.

Accepted Answer

(a) Set A; (b) Set B.

Sec 3/4 E Math T14-Q23 - Comparing mean and standard deviation

Sec 3/4 E Math T14-Q23 - Comparing mean and standard deviation

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