Math Problem Statement
The accompanying data represent the weights (in grams) of a random sample of 48 M&M plain candies. Complete parts (a) through (f).
0.87
0.91
0.89
0.83
0.91
0.88
0.90
0.88
0.88
0.94
0.91
0.95
0.91
0.88
0.88
0.92
0.82
0.86
0.86
0.87
0.86
0.89
0.84
0.85
0.90
0.86
0.87
0.93
0.79
0.93
0.84
0.90
0.86
0.93
0.91
0.82
0.81
0.84
0.84
0.88
0.88
0.85
0.84
0.83
0.90
0.86
0.84
0.87 (a) Determine the sample standard deviation weight.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
Sample Standard Deviation
Formulas
Sample Standard Deviation Formula: s = sqrt[ Σ(xi - x̄)^2 / (n - 1) ]
Mean (x̄) = Σxi / n
Theorems
Empirical Rule
68–95–99.7 Rule
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 or introductory college statistics
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