Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Standard Deviation (grp Data) Prac Qn 3




Here's the solution for Standard Deviation (Grped Data) Prac Qn 3.


Notice that the histograms show evidence that grp B scores gather mostly around 50-90, whereas Grp A spread from 10 all the way to 100. This is a clear example of how standard deviation DOESN'T do its job as a measure of consistency.




In Statistics, which is a big branch of Maths, you'll find that you ought to use different measures to calculate and compare. It all depends on what kind of data has been gathered. It's a very big subject area. You'll know more when you enter JC, or if you take up Stats module in Poly Maths or Uni Maths... or, if you just surf the internet !




:)

Standard Deviation Eg4


As promised, the working for Example 4 in Standard Deviation worksheet (for grouped data).

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

the origin of the "Smiling Kangaroo"


i'm just a mere average teacher.

But when working with an above average enthused class, i have no choice but to try new things.

Blogging's been around forever, but i'm still a newbie.

This class is so cute: they wrote about me during their English class, and i found out about it.

Hence, the origin of the "Smiling Kangaroo".

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btw, i saw a cat on the way to school this morning.


Doesn't he look like a yummy choc fudge sundae ?