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Ted throws the javelin. The table gives information about the distances he threw the javelin last year.

Distance (d d\,d metres)Frequency
0<d≤400 < d \leq 400<d≤4025
40<d≤6040 < d \leq 6040<d≤6036
60<d≤8060 < d \leq 8060<d≤8014
80<d≤9080 < d \leq 9080<d≤905
a.

Calculate an estimate for the mean distance.

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b.

Calculate an estimate for the standard deviation of the distribution. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. You may use ∑fd2=204,725\sum f d^2 = 204,725∑fd2=204,725.

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Standard Deviation Questions

Practise Edexcel GCSE Statistics Standard Deviation with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 10 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Statistics (1ST0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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