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Find the variance of 2, 6, 8, 6, 2 and 6

Find the variance of 2, 6, 8, 6, 2 and 6
  • A.
    6
  • B.
    5
  • C.
    √6
  • D.
    √5
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

mean of X = x = (2+6+8+6+2+6)/6 = 30/6 = 5
X → 2,6,8,6,2,6
X – x = -3, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1
(X – x)2 = 9, 1, 9, 1, 9, 1
∑(X-x) = 9+1+9+1+9+1 = 30
Variance = ∑(X-x)2/n = 30/6 = 5