Friday, April 15, 2011

Reading Preferences: Practice Problem for Exam

A study of four students found the following information:

Numbers of Fantasy Books Read (X):
Student 1: 3
Student 2: 1
Student 3: 3
Student 4: 9

Number of Biographies Read (Y):
Student 1: 4
Student 2: 4
Student 3: 8
Student 4: 8

Calculate the mean, median, mode, and standard deviation for each variable.
Calculate the covariance and correlation.

Claire V. Madill

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  1. Answers
    Numbers of Fantasy Books Read (X):
    Mean- 4
    Median- 3
    Mode- 3
    Standard Deviation- 3.46

    Number of Biographies Read
    Mean- 6
    Median- 6
    Mode- 8, 4
    Standard Deviation- 2.31

    Covariance: 5.33
    Correlation: .667

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