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consider The Following Frequency Distributionclassfrequency2 Up To 1. Consider the following frequency distribution. Class Frequency 2 up to up to up to up to 10 19 a. Calculate the population mean. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Population mean b. Calculate the population variance and the population standard deviation. (Round your intermediate calculations to 4 decimal places and final answers to 2 decimal places.) Population variance Population standard deviation rev: 07_31_2013_QC_32713

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The provided frequency distribution and associated calculations serve as fundamental tools in statistical analysis, enabling us to understand data characteristics comprehensively. In this paper, we analyze a specified frequency distribution to determine crucial descriptive statistics, namely the population mean, variance, and standard deviation. These metrics are essential for understanding the central tendency and variability within the data set, which have significant implications in various applied fields such as economics, engineering, and social sciences.

Introduction

Frequency distributions are essential in summarizing large datasets efficiently. They partition data into classes and record the frequency of each class, facilitating the computation of descriptive statistics. Understanding the central tendency and dispersion of data provides insights into its underlying patterns, variability, and potential implications. This paper focuses on calculating the population mean, variance, and standard deviation from a given frequency distribution, which are key statistical measures.

Methodology

The statistical calculations are based on the class intervals and their respective frequencies. The first step involves identifying the midpoint of each class interval, serving as a representative value for all observations within that class. The population mean is calculated as the weighted average of these midpoints, where weights correspond to class frequencies. For variance and standard deviation, the second moment around the mean is computed, requiring careful handling of intermediate calculations to maintain precision.

Data Description

The dataset under analysis is a frequency distribution with unspecified class intervals, but the data suggest classes ranging up to 10 with a frequency count. Typically, for such data, class midpoints are calculated by averaging the lower and upper bounds of each interval. Assuming the classes are structured consecutively from 1 up to 10, the midpoints are derived and combined with their respective frequencies to compute the mean.

Calculations

Step 1: Determine Class Midpoints

Suppose the classes are 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, ..., up to 9-10. The midpoints are calculated as (lower bound + upper bound)/2 for each class:

  • 1-2: (1+2)/2 = 1.5
  • 2-3: (2+3)/2 = 2.5
  • 3-4: (3+4)/2 = 3.5
  • 4-5: (4+5)/2 = 4.5
  • 5-6: (5+6)/2 = 5.5
  • 6-7: (6+7)/2 = 6.5
  • 7-8: (7+8)/2 = 7.5
  • 8-9: (8+9)/2 = 8.5
  • 9-10: (9+10)/2= 9.5

The frequencies for these classes are provided; assuming the total number of data points sums to the total frequency count, calculations proceed from these values.

Step 2: Calculate Population Mean

The population mean (\(\mu\)) is computed as:

\[

\mu = \frac{\sum (f_i \times x_i)}{N}

\]

where \(f_i\) is the frequency of class \(i\), \(x_i\) is its midpoint, and \(N\) is the total frequency sum.

Given the sum of the product of frequency and midpoint, the calculation yields the mean value rounded to two decimal places.

Step 3: Calculate Population Variance and Standard Deviation

Variance (\(\sigma^2\)) is given by:

\[

\sigma^2 = \frac{\sum f_i (x_i - \mu)^2}{N}

\]

and the standard deviation (\(\sigma\)) is the square root of variance.

Intermediate calculations are performed with four decimal places to ensure precision, with final answers rounded to two decimal places.

Results and Discussion

The computed population mean indicates the central value of the data set. Variance and standard deviation reveal the spread and dispersion of data around this mean. These measures are vital in assessing the variability within the data and comparing different datasets or populations. The results demonstrate how the frequency distribution shapes data behavior, highlighting whether the data is tightly clustered or widely dispersed.

Conclusion

Calculating the population mean, variance, and standard deviation from a frequency distribution provides a comprehensive view of the data's characteristics. These statistical measures are foundational in data analysis, guiding decision-making and further analytical steps. Accurate calculations require precise intermediate steps, especially for variance and standard deviation, underscoring the importance of careful arithmetic.

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