Calculate the standard deviation of both datasets in the Unit 6 data file, located in Course...

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Calculate the standard deviation of both datasets in the Unit 6 data  file, located in Course Documents. In addition, provide for each dataset  a five-number summary and construct a box plot using the tools in Word.  In a minimum of 250 words, provide the following: (1) Explain the steps  you followed to calculate the standard deviation in your own words. (2)  Based on the standard deviation, five number summary and box plot,  compare and contrast both datasets and describe the conclusions you  reach. This assignment should be submitted as a Word document.

Himanshu · Accepted Answer

Procedure to calculate the Standard Deviation of a given dataset:
1. Calculate the mean of all the numbers (the simple average of the numbers).
2. Then for each number: subtract the Mean from the number and square the result.
3. Then add all the values from the above step to get the sum of squares. 
4. Divide the sum of squares calculate above by the number of numbers minus one; that is, (n – 1).
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