Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A set of five observations is: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. (i) Compute the range, mean and variance of the original data. (ii) A sixth observation, 50, is appended to the data set. Without using a calculator program, find the new range, mean and variance. (iii) Comment, with figures obtained, on how the inclusion of the extreme value 50 affects each measure of dispersion.

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