Math Problem Statement

calculate sample mean

Solution

To calculate the sample mean, you sum up all the values in the sample and divide by the number of values in the sample. The formula for the sample mean xˉ\bar{x} is:

xˉ=i=1nxin\bar{x} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^n x_i}{n}

where:

  • xix_i represents each individual value in the sample,
  • nn is the total number of values in the sample.

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Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. What is the difference between a sample mean and a population mean?
  2. How does the sample mean relate to the sample median?
  3. Why is the sample mean a reliable estimator for the population mean?
  4. How does the sample mean differ if outliers are present?
  5. What are some applications of the sample mean in statistics?

Tip: Remember, the sample mean is sensitive to outliers; extreme values can significantly influence it.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Mean Calculation

Formulas

Sample mean formula: \(\bar{x} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^n x_i}{n}\)

Theorems

Law of Large Numbers (relevance in estimating population mean)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12