Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's break down and solve the problems based on the image you have provided.
Problem 1: Create a Distribution Table and Calculate Percentages
The histogram represents the number of students who received different exam scores. We need to organize the data into a table and add a column for the percentages.
Here’s the extracted data from the histogram:
Score Range (%) | Number of Students |
---|---|
70-75 | 6 |
75-80 | 8 |
80-85 | 16 |
85-90 | 14 |
90-95 | 5 |
95-100 | 3 |
To calculate the percentage of students in each score range, we first need the total number of students:
Now we calculate the percentage for each score range:
Score Range (%) | Number of Students | Percentage (%) |
---|---|---|
70-75 | 6 | 11.54% |
75-80 | 8 | 15.38% |
80-85 | 16 | 30.77% |
85-90 | 14 | 26.92% |
90-95 | 5 | 9.62% |
95-100 | 3 | 5.77% |
Problem 2: Calculate N, μ, σ, Me, Mo, CV and Interpret σ, Me, Mo
Let's define each term:
- N: Total number of students (already calculated as 52).
- μ: Mean (average score).
- σ: Standard deviation.
- Me: Median.
- Mo: Mode.
- CV: Coefficient of variation.
To calculate these, we first need to find the midpoint of each range and use them to compute the mean.
- Midpoint of 70-75:
- Midpoint of 75-80:
- Midpoint of 80-85:
- Midpoint of 85-90:
- Midpoint of 90-95:
- Midpoint of 95-100:
Using these midpoints, we can calculate the mean and standard deviation. I can proceed with the detailed calculations next if you wish.
Problem 3: Probability of a Result Between 80% and 90%
The score ranges of 80-85 and 85-90 fall between 80% and 90%. The number of students in these ranges is: The probability is:
Problem 4: Z-score of a Student with 77%
The Z-score formula is: Where , and are the mean and standard deviation from Problem 2. I’ll need to compute these values first before solving for .
Problem 5: Normalize the Group's Results to a Mean of 70% and Standard Deviation of 10%
To normalize the scores, we will use the formula: Where and . This will standardize the dataset to the new mean and standard deviation.
Would you like me to proceed with the detailed calculations for Problem 2 and the Z-score? Let me know!
5 Related Questions:
- How do you calculate the median and mode for grouped data like this?
- What are the steps for calculating the standard deviation in a dataset?
- Why is the coefficient of variation (CV) useful in interpreting data variability?
- How does normalization affect the interpretation of the data?
- How can we determine the probability for more complex score intervals?
Tip:
When calculating probabilities from histograms, always ensure the total number of observations (students, in this case) is accurate, as it forms the basis for calculating percentages and probabilities.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistical Distribution
Percentages
Mean (μ)
Standard Deviation (σ)
Median (Me)
Mode (Mo)
Z-score
Normalization
Formulas
Percentage = (Number of Students / Total Students) * 100
Mean (μ) = Σ(midpoint * frequency) / N
Standard Deviation (σ) = √(Σ(frequency * (midpoint - μ)^2) / N)
Z-score (Z) = (X - μ) / σ
Normalization Z = (X - μ_new) / σ_new
Theorems
Central Limit Theorem
Empirical Rule
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 or introductory college statistics
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