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Question
The mean and standard deviation of marks obtained by 50 students of a class in three subjects, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are given below:
|
Subject |
Mathematics |
Physics |
Chemistry |
|
Mean |
42 |
32 |
40.9 |
|
Standard deviation |
12 |
15 |
20 |
Which of the three subjects shows the highest variability in marks and which shows the lowest?
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Solution
Standard deviation of Mathematics = 12
Standard deviation of Physics = 15
Standard deviation of Chemistry = 20
The subject with greater C.V. is more variable than others.
Therefore, the highest variability in marks is in Chemistry and the lowest variability in marks is in Mathematics.
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