Section outline

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    By the end of this axix the student will be able to

     

    o    Define the main measures of dispersion (range, variance, standard deviation, etc.)

    o    Explain the concept of variability and its importance in data analysis.

    o    Compute different measures of dispersion for a given dataset.

    o    Compare the dispersion of two or more datasets using statistical measures.

    o    Assess which measure of dispersion is most suitable for specific types of data.

    o    Design a small dataset and illustrate its variability using appropriate measures.