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ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics

6.2.3.2Measures of dispersion

Measures of dispersion in ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.2.3.2.1Form 4: define and calculate the range, interquartile range, variance, standard deviation and coefficient of variation.
  2. 6.2.3.2.2Form 4: explain the importance of measures of dispersion.

Lessons

  • Measures of dispersion: range, quartiles and standard deviation

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Sample question

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Measures of dispersion: sample question

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Find the range of 14, 9, 22, 17, 6 and 19.

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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