This presentation discusses in details about different measures of central tendency like- mean, median, mode, Geometric Mean, Harmonic Mean and Weighted Mean.
This document discusses different types of means - arithmetic mean, geometric mean, and harmonic mean. It provides definitions and formulas for calculating each type of mean between two numbers. It also presents examples of calculating means and solving word problems involving arithmetic progressions and geometric/harmonic progressions. The key information covered includes definitions of arithmetic, geometric, and harmonic means; formulas for calculating each mean; and examples of applying the concepts to word problems.
This document defines and provides examples of key statistical concepts used to describe and analyze variability in data sets, including range, variance, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, quartiles, and percentiles. It explains that range is the difference between the highest and lowest values, variance is the average squared deviation from the mean, and standard deviation describes how distant scores are from the mean on average. Examples are provided to demonstrate calculating these measures from data sets and interpreting what they indicate about the spread of scores.
This document explains how to create and interpret stem-and-leaf plots, which organize numeric data into place values to facilitate analysis. It provides examples of creating stem-and-leaf plots from sets of test scores and Olympic speed skating times. Key aspects covered include using stems for tens places and leaves for ones, adding a title and key, and how stem-and-leaf plots can be used to find the median, mode, and minimum/maximum values from a data set.
This document defines and provides examples of mean, median, and mode - three common measures of central tendency. The mean is the average and is calculated by summing all values and dividing by the number of values. The median is the middle value when values are arranged in order. The mode is the most frequent value in the data set. Examples are provided to demonstrate calculating each measure for sample data sets.
This document discusses skewness and kurtosis, which are statistical measures of the distribution of a variable. Skewness measures the asymmetry of a distribution and can be positive, negative, or zero. Kurtosis measures the peakedness of a distribution and can be platykurtic (flatter than normal), mesokurtic (normal), or leptokurtic (more peaked than normal). The document provides formulas for calculating skewness using Pearson's, Bowley's, and Kelly's coefficients as well as calculating kurtosis using the fourth standardized moment. Examples of applying skewness and kurtosis to determine if a variable's distribution or resource use is normal are also discussed.
One major challenge is the time consumed by the interplay between the taxonomist and the publisher in preparing taxonomic data and going to print. Breaking this bottleneck requires seamless integration between compilation of the descriptive taxonomic data and the publication upon which the data are based
Archaeopteryx is a genus of feathered dinosaurs that lived around 150 million years ago during the late Jurassic period and is considered a transitional form between non-avian dinosaurs and modern birds, exhibiting both avian and reptilian features such as teeth, claws, and a long tail as well as feathers and a wishbone. Discovered in 1860 in Germany, Archaeopteryx has helped establish birds as modern feathered dinosaurs.
This document discusses different types of means - arithmetic mean, geometric mean, and harmonic mean. It provides definitions and formulas for calculating each type of mean between two numbers. It also presents examples of calculating means and solving word problems involving arithmetic progressions and geometric/harmonic progressions. The key information covered includes definitions of arithmetic, geometric, and harmonic means; formulas for calculating each mean; and examples of applying the concepts to word problems.
This document defines and provides examples of key statistical concepts used to describe and analyze variability in data sets, including range, variance, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, quartiles, and percentiles. It explains that range is the difference between the highest and lowest values, variance is the average squared deviation from the mean, and standard deviation describes how distant scores are from the mean on average. Examples are provided to demonstrate calculating these measures from data sets and interpreting what they indicate about the spread of scores.
This document explains how to create and interpret stem-and-leaf plots, which organize numeric data into place values to facilitate analysis. It provides examples of creating stem-and-leaf plots from sets of test scores and Olympic speed skating times. Key aspects covered include using stems for tens places and leaves for ones, adding a title and key, and how stem-and-leaf plots can be used to find the median, mode, and minimum/maximum values from a data set.
This document defines and provides examples of mean, median, and mode - three common measures of central tendency. The mean is the average and is calculated by summing all values and dividing by the number of values. The median is the middle value when values are arranged in order. The mode is the most frequent value in the data set. Examples are provided to demonstrate calculating each measure for sample data sets.
This document discusses skewness and kurtosis, which are statistical measures of the distribution of a variable. Skewness measures the asymmetry of a distribution and can be positive, negative, or zero. Kurtosis measures the peakedness of a distribution and can be platykurtic (flatter than normal), mesokurtic (normal), or leptokurtic (more peaked than normal). The document provides formulas for calculating skewness using Pearson's, Bowley's, and Kelly's coefficients as well as calculating kurtosis using the fourth standardized moment. Examples of applying skewness and kurtosis to determine if a variable's distribution or resource use is normal are also discussed.
One major challenge is the time consumed by the interplay between the taxonomist and the publisher in preparing taxonomic data and going to print. Breaking this bottleneck requires seamless integration between compilation of the descriptive taxonomic data and the publication upon which the data are based
Archaeopteryx is a genus of feathered dinosaurs that lived around 150 million years ago during the late Jurassic period and is considered a transitional form between non-avian dinosaurs and modern birds, exhibiting both avian and reptilian features such as teeth, claws, and a long tail as well as feathers and a wishbone. Discovered in 1860 in Germany, Archaeopteryx has helped establish birds as modern feathered dinosaurs.
This document discusses different types of evolution in birds. It defines evolution as changes in species over generations through natural selection. There are several types of evolution described: retrogressive evolution where complex organisms become simpler; microevolution involving small changes within species; macroevolution resulting from microevolution over many generations including speciation; divergent evolution where related species evolve different traits; convergent evolution where unrelated species independently evolve similar traits adapted to their environment; and parallel evolution where species acquire similar characteristics evolving together in the same space and time.
The chi-square test is used to compare observed data with expected data. It was developed by Karl Pearson in 1900. The chi-square test calculates the sum of the squares of the differences between the observed and expected frequencies divided by the expected frequency. The chi-square value is then compared to a critical value to determine if there is a significant difference between the observed and expected results. The degrees of freedom, which determine the critical value, are calculated based on the number of rows and columns in a contingency table. The chi-square test can be used to test goodness of fit, independence of attributes, and other hypotheses.
The mean deviation is a measure of how spread out values are from the average. It is calculated by:
1) Finding the mean of all values.
2) Calculating the distance between each value and the mean.
3) Taking the average of those distances. This provides the mean deviation, which tells us how far on average values are from the central mean. Examples show calculating mean deviation for both grouped and ungrouped data sets.
Standard deviation was first introduced by Karl Pearson in 1893 as a more scientific way to measure dispersion than existing methods. It is calculated by taking the deviations of individual observations from the mean, squaring them, summing them, and dividing by the total observations. The square root of the result is the standard deviation. It is the most useful and popular measure of dispersion as it is always calculated from the arithmetic mean rather than the median or mode.
Random variables can be either discrete or continuous. A discrete random variable takes on countable values, while a continuous random variable can take on any value within a range. The probability distributions for discrete and continuous random variables are different. A discrete probability distribution lists each possible value and its probability, while a continuous distribution is described using a probability density function. Random variables are used widely in statistics and probability to model outcomes of experiments and random phenomena.
best ever ppt on speciation by Nagesh sadiliNagesh sadili
1) The document discusses speciation in insects, including different species concepts, types of speciation, and mechanisms of speciation.
2) It describes four main species concepts: typological, nominalistic, biological, and evolutionary. The biological species concept, which defines species as groups of interbreeding natural populations reproductively isolated from other such groups, is most widely accepted.
3) Speciation occurs through the evolution of reproductive barriers between populations, including prezygotic barriers like habitat isolation and postzygotic barriers such as hybrid sterility. Disruptive selection can divide populations into distinct species.
The document introduces the maximum likelihood method (MLM) for determining the most likely cause of an observed result from several possible causes. It provides examples of using MLM to determine the most likely father of a child from potential candidates and the most likely distribution of balls in a box based on the observed colors of balls drawn from the box. MLM involves calculating the likelihood of each potential cause producing the observed result and selecting the cause with the highest likelihood as the most probable explanation.
The document discusses respiratory pigments, which are colored molecules that increase the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. It defines respiratory pigments and lists their key characteristics, including being colored, having an affinity for respiratory gases, and containing a metallic ion. The document then discusses 10 specific types of respiratory pigments and provides details on hemoglobin, including its chemical structure, composition of globin and heme, and reactions it undergoes when treated with acids.
The document discusses the chi-square test, which is used to determine if an observed frequency distribution differs from an expected theoretical distribution. It can be used as a test of independence to determine if two variables are associated, and as a test of goodness of fit to assess how well an expected distribution fits observed data. The steps of the chi-square test are outlined, including calculating the test statistic, determining degrees of freedom, and comparing the statistic to critical values to determine if the null hypothesis can be rejected. An example of a chi-square test of independence is shown to test if perceptions of fairness of performance evaluation methods are independent of each other.
Biological collections preserve plant and animal specimens through various methods. Dry collections involve preserving specimens without liquid through rigidity or highlighting distinguishing features. Wet collections submerge specimens in liquid preservatives to maintain body form and soft tissues. Low-temperature collections maintain specimens' viability for analysis by storing at cold temperatures. Microscopy collections prepare specimens for examination under microscopes. Proper collection, preservation, cataloging and storage help museums maintain valuable reference materials.
A brief description of F Test and ANOVA for Msc Life Science students. I have taken the example slides from youtube where an excellent explanation is available.
Here is the link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yQb_ZJnFXw
The document defines the concept of range as the difference between the highest and lowest observed values. It provides an example of a data set with values from 1 to 9, where the lowest value is 1 and the highest is 9. The range is calculated by subtracting the lowest value from the highest value, which in this case is 9 - 1 = 8. Therefore, the range is the difference between the maximum and minimum observations.
This document discusses different types of biological collections including dry collections, wet collections, and low-temperature collections. It describes various methods used to collect specimens such as mist nets, UV light traps, Malaise traps, beating and sweeping vegetation, plankton nets, trawling, dredging, collecting nets, aspirators, Berlese funnels, and floatation. It also discusses how to record data from collected specimens and proper storage and cataloguing of collections.
This document discusses measures of dispersion in statistics. It defines dispersion as the extent of variation in a data set from the average value. There are two main types of dispersion - absolute and relative. Absolute measures express variation in units of the data and include range, variance, standard deviation, and quartile deviation. Relative measures allow comparison between data sets by being unit-free, such as the coefficient of variation. Key absolute measures are then explained in more detail, along with their merits and demerits.
This document discusses skewness and kurtosis in a financial context. It defines skewness as a measure of asymmetry in a distribution, with positive skewness indicating a long right tail and negative skewness a long left tail. Kurtosis is defined as a measure of the "peakedness" of a probability distribution, with positive excess kurtosis indicating flatness/long fat tails and negative excess kurtosis indicating peakedness. Formulas are provided for calculating skewness and kurtosis from a data set. Examples of positively and negatively skewed distributions are given to illustrate these concepts.
Protostomes and deuterostomes are the two major groups into which all animals are divided based on embryonic development. Protostomes include primitive invertebrates and undergo spiral cleavage, forming a trochophore larva. Deuterostomes include chordates and echinoderms and form the archenteron during gastrulation rather than the blastocoel, and may form a dipleurula larva. The document provides details on the differences in early embryonic development between protostomes and deuterostomes.
This document provides an introduction to the statistical concept of kurtosis. It defines kurtosis as a measure of the peakedness of a distribution that indicates how concentrated data is around the mean. There are three main types of kurtosis: leptokurtic distributions have higher peaks; platykurtic have lower peaks; and mesokurtic have normal peaks. Methods for calculating kurtosis include percentile measures and measures based on statistical moments. An example calculation demonstrates a leptokurtic distribution with a kurtosis value greater than 3. SPSS syntax for computing kurtosis from data is also presented.
Statistics is the collection, analysis, and interpretation of raw data. There are two main types of data: attributes data which cannot be measured but can be compared, and variables data which is measurable like height or weight. Data classification organizes data into categories to make essential data easy to find. There are several types of data classification including geographical by location, chronological by time, qualitative by attributes, quantitative by measurable characteristics, and alphabetical by name. Classification condenses data, prepares it for tabulation, facilitates comparison and relationship study.
1. The document discusses key concepts in biostatistics including measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation, regression, and sampling.
2. Measures of central tendency described are the mean, median, and mode. Measures of dispersion include range, standard deviation, and quartile deviation.
3. The importance of statistical analysis for living organisms in areas like medicine, biology and public health is highlighted. Examples are provided to demonstrate calculation of statistical measures.
This document discusses different types of evolution in birds. It defines evolution as changes in species over generations through natural selection. There are several types of evolution described: retrogressive evolution where complex organisms become simpler; microevolution involving small changes within species; macroevolution resulting from microevolution over many generations including speciation; divergent evolution where related species evolve different traits; convergent evolution where unrelated species independently evolve similar traits adapted to their environment; and parallel evolution where species acquire similar characteristics evolving together in the same space and time.
The chi-square test is used to compare observed data with expected data. It was developed by Karl Pearson in 1900. The chi-square test calculates the sum of the squares of the differences between the observed and expected frequencies divided by the expected frequency. The chi-square value is then compared to a critical value to determine if there is a significant difference between the observed and expected results. The degrees of freedom, which determine the critical value, are calculated based on the number of rows and columns in a contingency table. The chi-square test can be used to test goodness of fit, independence of attributes, and other hypotheses.
The mean deviation is a measure of how spread out values are from the average. It is calculated by:
1) Finding the mean of all values.
2) Calculating the distance between each value and the mean.
3) Taking the average of those distances. This provides the mean deviation, which tells us how far on average values are from the central mean. Examples show calculating mean deviation for both grouped and ungrouped data sets.
Standard deviation was first introduced by Karl Pearson in 1893 as a more scientific way to measure dispersion than existing methods. It is calculated by taking the deviations of individual observations from the mean, squaring them, summing them, and dividing by the total observations. The square root of the result is the standard deviation. It is the most useful and popular measure of dispersion as it is always calculated from the arithmetic mean rather than the median or mode.
Random variables can be either discrete or continuous. A discrete random variable takes on countable values, while a continuous random variable can take on any value within a range. The probability distributions for discrete and continuous random variables are different. A discrete probability distribution lists each possible value and its probability, while a continuous distribution is described using a probability density function. Random variables are used widely in statistics and probability to model outcomes of experiments and random phenomena.
best ever ppt on speciation by Nagesh sadiliNagesh sadili
1) The document discusses speciation in insects, including different species concepts, types of speciation, and mechanisms of speciation.
2) It describes four main species concepts: typological, nominalistic, biological, and evolutionary. The biological species concept, which defines species as groups of interbreeding natural populations reproductively isolated from other such groups, is most widely accepted.
3) Speciation occurs through the evolution of reproductive barriers between populations, including prezygotic barriers like habitat isolation and postzygotic barriers such as hybrid sterility. Disruptive selection can divide populations into distinct species.
The document introduces the maximum likelihood method (MLM) for determining the most likely cause of an observed result from several possible causes. It provides examples of using MLM to determine the most likely father of a child from potential candidates and the most likely distribution of balls in a box based on the observed colors of balls drawn from the box. MLM involves calculating the likelihood of each potential cause producing the observed result and selecting the cause with the highest likelihood as the most probable explanation.
The document discusses respiratory pigments, which are colored molecules that increase the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. It defines respiratory pigments and lists their key characteristics, including being colored, having an affinity for respiratory gases, and containing a metallic ion. The document then discusses 10 specific types of respiratory pigments and provides details on hemoglobin, including its chemical structure, composition of globin and heme, and reactions it undergoes when treated with acids.
The document discusses the chi-square test, which is used to determine if an observed frequency distribution differs from an expected theoretical distribution. It can be used as a test of independence to determine if two variables are associated, and as a test of goodness of fit to assess how well an expected distribution fits observed data. The steps of the chi-square test are outlined, including calculating the test statistic, determining degrees of freedom, and comparing the statistic to critical values to determine if the null hypothesis can be rejected. An example of a chi-square test of independence is shown to test if perceptions of fairness of performance evaluation methods are independent of each other.
Biological collections preserve plant and animal specimens through various methods. Dry collections involve preserving specimens without liquid through rigidity or highlighting distinguishing features. Wet collections submerge specimens in liquid preservatives to maintain body form and soft tissues. Low-temperature collections maintain specimens' viability for analysis by storing at cold temperatures. Microscopy collections prepare specimens for examination under microscopes. Proper collection, preservation, cataloging and storage help museums maintain valuable reference materials.
A brief description of F Test and ANOVA for Msc Life Science students. I have taken the example slides from youtube where an excellent explanation is available.
Here is the link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yQb_ZJnFXw
The document defines the concept of range as the difference between the highest and lowest observed values. It provides an example of a data set with values from 1 to 9, where the lowest value is 1 and the highest is 9. The range is calculated by subtracting the lowest value from the highest value, which in this case is 9 - 1 = 8. Therefore, the range is the difference between the maximum and minimum observations.
This document discusses different types of biological collections including dry collections, wet collections, and low-temperature collections. It describes various methods used to collect specimens such as mist nets, UV light traps, Malaise traps, beating and sweeping vegetation, plankton nets, trawling, dredging, collecting nets, aspirators, Berlese funnels, and floatation. It also discusses how to record data from collected specimens and proper storage and cataloguing of collections.
This document discusses measures of dispersion in statistics. It defines dispersion as the extent of variation in a data set from the average value. There are two main types of dispersion - absolute and relative. Absolute measures express variation in units of the data and include range, variance, standard deviation, and quartile deviation. Relative measures allow comparison between data sets by being unit-free, such as the coefficient of variation. Key absolute measures are then explained in more detail, along with their merits and demerits.
This document discusses skewness and kurtosis in a financial context. It defines skewness as a measure of asymmetry in a distribution, with positive skewness indicating a long right tail and negative skewness a long left tail. Kurtosis is defined as a measure of the "peakedness" of a probability distribution, with positive excess kurtosis indicating flatness/long fat tails and negative excess kurtosis indicating peakedness. Formulas are provided for calculating skewness and kurtosis from a data set. Examples of positively and negatively skewed distributions are given to illustrate these concepts.
Protostomes and deuterostomes are the two major groups into which all animals are divided based on embryonic development. Protostomes include primitive invertebrates and undergo spiral cleavage, forming a trochophore larva. Deuterostomes include chordates and echinoderms and form the archenteron during gastrulation rather than the blastocoel, and may form a dipleurula larva. The document provides details on the differences in early embryonic development between protostomes and deuterostomes.
This document provides an introduction to the statistical concept of kurtosis. It defines kurtosis as a measure of the peakedness of a distribution that indicates how concentrated data is around the mean. There are three main types of kurtosis: leptokurtic distributions have higher peaks; platykurtic have lower peaks; and mesokurtic have normal peaks. Methods for calculating kurtosis include percentile measures and measures based on statistical moments. An example calculation demonstrates a leptokurtic distribution with a kurtosis value greater than 3. SPSS syntax for computing kurtosis from data is also presented.
Statistics is the collection, analysis, and interpretation of raw data. There are two main types of data: attributes data which cannot be measured but can be compared, and variables data which is measurable like height or weight. Data classification organizes data into categories to make essential data easy to find. There are several types of data classification including geographical by location, chronological by time, qualitative by attributes, quantitative by measurable characteristics, and alphabetical by name. Classification condenses data, prepares it for tabulation, facilitates comparison and relationship study.
1. The document discusses key concepts in biostatistics including measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation, regression, and sampling.
2. Measures of central tendency described are the mean, median, and mode. Measures of dispersion include range, standard deviation, and quartile deviation.
3. The importance of statistical analysis for living organisms in areas like medicine, biology and public health is highlighted. Examples are provided to demonstrate calculation of statistical measures.
The document defines and provides examples of various statistical measures used to summarize data, including measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode), measures of variation (variance, standard deviation, coefficient of variation), and shape of data distribution. It explains how to calculate and interpret these measures and when each is most appropriate to use. Examples are provided to demonstrate calculating various measures for different datasets.
Exploring Measures of Central Tendency
In this presentation, we delve into the fundamental concept of Measures of Central Tendency. These statistical tools - Mean, Median, and Mode - are at the heart of data analysis, guiding us to understand where the center of our data lies.
We explore each measure's definition and its unique role in analyzing data. Learn when to wisely apply mean, median, or mode based on your data's distribution. Discover the real-life applications that make these concepts crucial in various industries.
By grasping the significance of central tendency, you'll be better equipped to make informed decisions and draw meaningful conclusions from your data. Join the discussion and deepen your understanding of these fundamental statistical tools.
The modal rating is the rating value that occurs most frequently in the dataset. To find the mode, we would need to analyze the rating frequencies and identify which rating has the highest count. Without access to the actual dataset values and frequencies, I cannot determine the modal rating directly. The mode is a measure of central tendency that is best for identifying the most common or typical value in a dataset.
This document provides an introduction to statistics. It discusses what statistics is, the two main branches of statistics (descriptive and inferential), and the different types of data. It then describes several key measures used in statistics, including measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and measures of dispersion (range, mean deviation, standard deviation). The mean is the average value, the median is the middle value, and the mode is the most frequent value. The range is the difference between highest and lowest values, the mean deviation is the average distance from the mean, and the standard deviation measures how spread out values are from the mean. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to calculate each measure.
This document discusses measures of central tendency including the mean, median, and mode. It defines each measure and provides examples of how to calculate them using data sets. The mean is the average value obtained by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values. The median is the middle value when values are arranged in order. The mode is the most frequent value in the data set. The document outlines advantages and disadvantages of each measure and concludes that measures of central tendency describe the typical or central value in a data set.
This document discusses measures of dispersion and the normal distribution. It defines measures of dispersion as ways to quantify the variability in a data set beyond measures of central tendency like mean, median, and mode. The key measures discussed are range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, and standard deviation. It provides formulas and examples for calculating each measure. The document then explains the normal distribution as a theoretical probability distribution important in statistics. It outlines the characteristics of the normal curve and provides examples of using the normal distribution and calculating z-scores.
Measures of central tendency and dispersionAbhinav yadav
This document discusses various measures of central tendency and dispersion. It defines the mean, median, and mode as measures of central tendency, and describes how to calculate the arithmetic mean, geometric mean, harmonic mean, median, and mode. It also discusses measures of dispersion such as variance and standard deviation, and classifies them as either measures of absolute dispersion or relative dispersion.
The most common measures of central tendency are the arithmetic mean, the median, and the mode. A middle tendency can be calculated for either a finite set of values or for a theoretical distribution, such as the normal distribution. Occasionally authors use central tendency to denote "the tendency of quantitative data to cluster around some central value."[2][3]
The central tendency of a distribution is typically contrasted with its dispersion or variability; dispersion and central tendency are the often characterized properties of distributions. Analysis may judge whether data has a strong or a weak central tendency based on its dispersion.
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This document discusses three common measures of central tendency: the mode, median, and mean. The mode is the most frequently occurring value, while the median is the middle value when scores are arranged from lowest to highest. The mean is the average value, calculated by summing all scores and dividing by the total number of scores. Each measure is best suited for certain types of data distributions and scales.
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This presentation discusses various measures of central tendency including the mean, median, mode, harmonic mean and geometric mean. It provides definitions and formulas for calculating each measure along with their merits and demerits. The mean is the sum of all values divided by the number of values and can be affected by outliers. The median is the middle value when values are arranged from lowest to highest. The mode is the most frequent value. Harmonic and geometric means are other types of averages.
measures of central tendency in statistics which is essential for business ma...SoujanyaLk1
This document discusses various measures of central tendency including the mean, median, and mode. It provides definitions and formulas for calculating each measure. The mean is the sum of all values divided by the total number of values and is the most widely used measure. The median is the middle value when data is arranged from lowest to highest. The mode is the most frequently occurring value. The document gives examples of calculating each measure and discusses their relative strengths and weaknesses for different data distributions.
The document discusses different measures of central tendency including the mean, median, and mode. The mean is the average value calculated by adding all values and dividing by the total number of values. The median is the middle value when values are arranged from lowest to highest. The mode is the most frequently occurring value in the data set. The document provides examples of calculating each measure and discusses their advantages and disadvantages.
1) The document provides information about a statistical methods course, including the title, teacher details, and topics to be covered including measures of central tendency.
2) It defines different measures of central tendency - the mean, median, and mode. It provides formulas and examples of calculating each measure for both raw and grouped data.
3) The characteristics of an ideal average and merits and demerits of each measure are discussed. Applications of each measure are also mentioned.
This document discusses various measures of central tendency including the mean, median, and mode. It provides definitions and formulas for calculating each measure. The mean is the sum of all values divided by the number of values and is the most widely used measure. The median is the middle value when data is arranged from lowest to highest. The mode is the value that occurs most frequently. Examples are given demonstrating how to calculate each measure for both individual values and grouped data.
The document discusses various measures of central tendency used in statistics. The three most common measures are the mean, median, and mode. The mean is the sum of all values divided by the number of values and is affected by outliers. The median is the middle value when data is arranged from lowest to highest. The mode is the most frequently occurring value in a data set. Each measure has advantages and disadvantages depending on the type of data distribution. The mean is the most reliable while the mode can be undefined. In symmetrical distributions, the mean, median and mode are equal, but the mean is higher than the median for positively skewed data and lower for negatively skewed data.
There are three common measures of central tendency: the mode, median, and mean. The mode is the most frequently occurring value. The median is the middle value when scores are arranged from lowest to highest. The mean is the average and is calculated by summing all values and dividing by the total number of values. Each measure is suited for different types of data distributions and scales.
This document discusses various measures of central tendency including the mean, median, and mode. It defines each measure and provides examples of how to calculate them for both grouped and ungrouped data. The mean is the sum of all values divided by the number of values and is the most widely used measure. The median is the middle value when data is ordered from lowest to highest. The mode is the most frequently occurring value. The document compares the properties of each measure and how they are affected by outliers. It also discusses when each measure is most appropriate to use.
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Measures of Central Tendency-Mean, Median , Mode- Dr. Vikramjit Singh
1. M E A S U R E S O F
C E N T R A L
T E N D E N C Y Dr. Vikramjit Singh
2. • Measures of central tendency are also usually
called as the averages.
• They give us an idea about the concentration
of the values in the central part of the
distribution.
The following are the five measures of
central tendency that are in common use:
(i) Arithmetic mean, (ii) Median, (iii) Mode,
(iv) Geometric mean, and (v) Harmonic mean
(vi) Weighted mean
Measures of Central Tendency
4. Mean (Average)
Mean locate the centre of distribution.
Also known as arithmetic mean
Most Common Measure
The mean is simply the sum of the values
divided by the total number of items in the set.
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean
5. Merits:
• It is easy to understand and easy to calculate
• It is based upon all the observations
It is familiar to common man and rigidly
defined
• It is capable of further mathematical
treatment.
It is affected by sampling fluctuations. Hence
it is more stable.
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean
6. Demerits
• It cannot be determined by inspection.
Arithmetic mean cannot be used if we are
dealing with qualitative characteristics,
which cannot be measured quantitatively
like caste, religion, sex.
Arithmetic mean cannot be obtained if a
single observation is missing or lost
• Arithmetic mean is very much affected by
extreme values.
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean
8. Measures of Central Tendency: Mean
Age of children : 13, 12.5,13, 14, 15, 16,12,16.5
Mean Age of Children=
(13+12.5+13+14+15+ 16+12+16.5)/8 = 14
9. Q. A Survey of 100 families each having five children,
revealed the following distribution
No. of male children=
No. of Families=
Find the Mean of male children.
0 1 2 3 4 5
9 24 35 24 6 2
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean
Mean x = 200/100 =2
10. If Odd n, Middle Value of Sequence
If Even n, Average of 2 Middle Value
The median is determined by sorting the data set
from lowest to highest values and taking the data
point in the middle of the sequence.
Middle Value In Ordered Sequence
Not Affected by Extreme Values
Measures of Central Tendency: Median
11. It is rigidly defined.
It is easy to understand and easy to calculate.
It is not at all affected by extreme values.
It can be calculated for distributions with open-
end classes.
Median is the only average to be used while
dealing with qualitative data.
Merits:
• Can be determined graphically.
Measures of Central Tendency: Median
12. In case of even number of observations
median cannot be determined exactly.
It is not based on all the observations.
It is not capable of further mathematical
treatment
Demerits:
Measures of Central Tendency: Median
13. If total no. of observations 'n' is even then used the
following formula for median = arithmetic mean of two
middle observations.
For ungrouped data:-
Step-1
Arranged data in ascending or descending order.
Step:-2
If total no. of observations 'n' is odd then used the
following formula for median (n+1) /2 th observation.
Step:-3
Measures of Central Tendency: Median
14. If X1, X2, X3......Xn are n
Observation arranged in ascending
or descending order of magnitude.
Measures of Central Tendency: Median
15. So median is : 7+1/2= 4th value= 5
Calculate the median for the
following data- 5, 2, 3, 4,5,1,7
Arrange in ascending order:
1,2,3,5,5,7
Measures of Central Tendency: Median
16. So median is : 7+1/2= 4th value= 4
Calculate the median for the follw
Arrange in ascending order:
1,2,3,4,5,5,7
Measures of Central Tendency: Median
17. 74+75 Median = = 74.5
The data on pulse rate per minute of 10 heal
individuals are 82, 79, 60, 76, 63,81, 68, 74, 60, 75. n=
10
60, 60, 63, 68, 74,75, 76, 79, 81, 82
Xn/2 + X(n/2)+1/2
Measures of Central Tendency: Median
18. For Grouped data
Median = L+ [(N/2 - C) * h]/ f
where-
L = Lower limit of the median class
N= Total Observation
C= Cumulative frequency of the class preceeding the
frequency class
h= Class height
f= frequency of the median class
Measures of Central Tendency: Median
19. Find the median weight of the 590 infants born in a
particular year in a hospital.
Measures of Central Tendency: Median
21. Measures of Central Tendency: Median
So putting in the above formula
Median = L+ [(N/2 - C) * h]/ f
Median = 3 + [(295-154)*0.5]/207
=3+0.34 = 3.34 Kg
22. Measures of Central Tendency: Mode
Mode is the most frequent
occurring data value in a set of
observation.
There may be no mode or several
mode.
23. Measures of Central Tendency: Mode
Merits:
Mode is readily comprehensible and easy to
calculate.
Mode is not at all affected by extreme values.
Mode can be conveniently located even if
the frequency distribution has class intervals
of unequal magnitude
Open-end classes also do not pose any
problem in the location of mode.
Mode is the average to be used to find the
ideal size.
1.
24. Measures of Central Tendency: Mode
Mode is ill defined.
It is not based on all the
observation.
It is not capable of any further
mathematical treatment.
As compared with mean, mode is
affected by fluctuations of
sampling.
Demerits:
27. Age Group 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70
No. of
Person
3 20 27 15 9
CI Frequency
20-30 3
30-40 27
40-50 27
50-60 15
60-70 9
Measures of Central Tendency: Mode
Find Mode
F1
Fm
F2
29. R E L A T I O N S H I P B E T W E E N M E A N ,
M E D I A N A N D M O D E
Mode= 3 Median-2 Mean
Summary
30. G E O M E T R I C M E A N
Geometric mean is defined as the positive root of the
product of observations. Symbolically,
G = (X1,X2,X3 ......Xn) 1/n
It is also often used for a set of numbers whose values are
meant to be multiplied together or are exponential in nature
such as data on the growth of the human population or
interest rates of a financial investment.
31. G E O M E T R I C
M E A N
What is the geometric mean
of 2,3,and 6?
Step 1. First, multiply the numbers
together 2*3*6=36
Step 2. and then take the cubed root √36= 3.30
32. H A R M O N I C M E A N
Harmonic mean (formerly sometimes called the
subcontrary mean) is one of several kinds of
average.
The harmonic mean is a very specific type of
average.
It's generally used when dealing with averages of
units, like speed or other rates and ratios.
33. H A R M O N I C M E A N
The Harmonic mean H of positive real number
X1,X2,X3,...Xn is defined as
34. H A R M O N I C M E A N
What is the harmonic mean of 1,5,8,10?
Here,N = 4
H = 4 / (1/1) + (1/5) + (1/8) + (1/10)
H = 4/1.425
H = 2.8
35. W E I G H T E D M E A N
A weighted mean is a kind of average. Instead of
each data point contributing equally to the final
mean, some data points contribute more "weight"
than others.
If all the weights are equal, then the weighted mean
equals the arithmetic mean (the regular "average"
you're used to).
Weighted means are very common in statistics,
especially when studying populations.
36. W E I G H T E D M E A N
Steps:
1.Multiply the numbers in your data set by the
weights.
2.Add the numbers in Step 1 up. Set this number
aside for a moment.
3.Add up all of the weights.
4. Divide the numbers you found in Step 2 by the
number you found in Step 3.
37. W E I G H T E D M E A N
You take three 100-point exams in your statistics
class and score 80, 80 and 95. The last exam is
much easier than the first two, so your professor
has given it less weight. The weights for the three
exams are:
•Exam 1: 40% of your grade. (Note: 40% as a
decimal is .4.)
•Exam 2: 40% of your grade.
•Exam 3: 20% of your grade
38. W E I G H T E D M E A N
1. Multiply the numbers in your data setby the
weights:
.4(80) = 32
.4(80) = 32
.2(95) = 19
2. Add the numbers up. 32 + 32 + 19 = 83
3. (0.4 + 0.4 + 0.2) = 1
4. 83/1 = 83
39. W E I G H T E D M E A N
The arithmetic mean is best used when the sum of
the values is significant. For example, your grade in
your statistics class. If you were to get 85 on the
first test, 95 on the second test, and 90 on the third
test, your average grade would be 90.
Why don't we use the geometric mean here?
What about the harmonic mean?
40. W E I G H T E D M E A N
What if you got a 0 on your first test and 100 on the
other two?
The arithmetic mean would give you a grade of
66.6.
The geometric mean would give you a grade of O!!!
The harmonic mean can't even be applied at all
because 1/0 is undefined.