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Hans Andre Angeles
on Nov 30, 2024
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For any distribution, if the mean is equal to the standard deviation, you can infer that the distribution is symmetric.
Mean
The arithmetic average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and then dividing by the count of the numbers.
Standard Deviation
A measure determining the extent of variation or scatter among a batch of numbers.
Symmetric
A shape or distribution that is even and mirrored around a central point or axis.
- Acquire an understanding of the concept of variability and the metrics used for its measurement: variance, standard deviation, and range.
- Gain insight into how outliers and extreme values influence the median and mean.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the concept of variability and the metrics used for its measurement: variance, standard deviation, and range.
- Gain insight into how outliers and extreme values influence the median and mean.