Question 24

Q2Short answerExercise 13.2

In calculating the mean of grouped data, grouped in classes of equal width, we may use the formula x = a+ fi where a is the assumed mean. a must be one of the mid-points of the classes. Is the last statement correct? Justify your answer.

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Not necessary, the mean of the data does not depend on the choice of a (assumed tt © mean).