Asked by Lianet Roman on May 16, 2024
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The average wage of Tennessee cashiers is $14 per hour with a standard deviation of $4.20.In Georgia, the average wage of cashiers is $16 with a standard deviation of $4.40.In which state do the wages of cashiers appear to be more dispersed?
Average Wage
The mean earnings of workers in a specific job, industry, or region, often used to compare economic wellbeing.
Dispersed
Spread out or scattered, not concentrated in one area.
- Apply concepts of statistical analysis to compare data variability across different samples or populations.
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Amgad SamhouryMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
The coefficient of variation in Tennessee = 30%.The coefficient of variation in Georgia = 27.5%.Therefore, Tennessee shows a more dispersed distribution.
Learning Objectives
- Apply concepts of statistical analysis to compare data variability across different samples or populations.