
Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey
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Author: David B. Johnson, Thomas A. Mowry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4.3, Problem 1E
Perform each task, given the following sample data:
a. Use the Sample Variance Definition to find the variance and standard deviation of the data.
b. Use the Alternative Formula for Sample Variance to find the variance and standard deviation of the data.
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