Math Problem Statement

Consider these sample​ data: x 1=14​, x 2=3, x 3=6, x 4=19. a. Find n.     b. Compute Summation from nothing to nothing x Subscript i∑xi.     c. Determine x overbarx.

Solution

Given the sample dataGiven the sample x1=14x_1 = 14, x2=3x_2 = 3, x3=6x_3 = 6, and x4=19x_4 = 19, let's compute each part step by step.

a. Find nn

nn is the number of data points in the sample. In this case, there are four values: x1,x2,x3,x4x_1, x_2, x_3, x_4.

So, n=4n = 4.

b. Compute xi\sum x_i

The summation xi\sum x_i means the sum of all the data points:

xi=x1+x2+x3+x4\sum x_i = x_1 + x_2 + x_3 + x_4 xi=14+3+6+19=42\sum x_i = 14 + 3 + 6 + 19 = 42

So, xi=42\sum x_i = 42.

c. Determine x\overline{x} (the mean)

The mean x\overline{x} is the sum of all the data points divided by the number of data points nn:

x=xin\overline{x} = \frac{\sum x_i}{n} x=424=10.5\overline{x} = \frac{42}{4} = 10.5

So, the mean x=10.5\overline{x} = 10.5.

Final Answers:

a. n=4n = 4
b. xi=42\sum x_i = 42
c. x=10.5\overline{x} = 10.5


Do you need further clarification or more details? Here are five related questions to expand on this:

  1. What would happen to the mean if another data point was added?
  2. How is the summation symbol used in other statistical calculations?
  3. Can the mean alone describe a data set completely?
  4. What is the relationship between the mean and the median in this data?
  5. How do outliers affect the mean?

Tip: When computing the mean, always verify the number of data points to ensure accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Summation
Mean

Formulas

n = number of data points
∑xi = x1 + x2 + x3 + ... + xn
x̄ = (∑xi) / n

Theorems

Arithmetic Mean

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8