In: Math
Solution:
Given that,
12, 13, 16, 18
n = 4
The sample mean is = 14.75
a) The population standard deviation is
= 4 /(x - )2
= 4 (12 - 14.75 )2+ (13 - 14.75 )2+ (16 - 14.75 )2+ (18 - 14.75 )2
= 4 (7.5625 + 3.0625 + 1.5625 + 10.5625 )
= 22.75 / 4
= 5.6875
= 2.38
The population standard deviation is 2.38
b) = / n = 2.38 / 4 = 1.19