Question

Data set 1: 0, 25, 50, 75, 100
Data set 2: 30, 40, 50, 60, 70
Data set 3: 40, 45, 50, 55, 60
Note that all three data sets have a median of 50. Notice how spread out the points are in each data set and compare this to the standard deviations for the data sets. Describe the relationship you see between the amount of spread and the size of the standard deviation and explain why this connection exists. Don’t just calculate the standard deviations—explain in words.

Answer 1

I am going to assume you know how to calculate standard deviation, as it is long and tedious to type up. If you really don't understand how to calculate them, I will explain it. The standard deviation is larger in data set 1 than 2, because the spread is larger. The larger the spread, the larger the deviation of the numbers in the set are from the mean (average) number.

The standard deviation in 1 is greatest. 2 is in the middle, and 3 is the lowest standard deviation.

Hope this helps, good luck.

Answer 2

Thanks, I'm studying some control charts too and I'm just new to stats