In 2008, the Average Age of Students at UTC Was

question 94

Essay

In 2008, the average age of students at UTC was 22 with a standard deviation of 3.96. In 2009, the average age was 24 with a standard deviation of 4.08. In which year do the ages show a more dispersed distribution? Show your complete work and support your answer.

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Definitions:

Dependent

A person who relies on another, typically a family member, for financial support and qualifies for certain tax benefits on the supporter's tax return.

Tuition

The charge or fee for instruction, as at a private school or a college or university, often eligible for tax credits or deductions under certain conditions.

Meal Plan

A prepaid system for purchasing meals, often used in college dining halls or by individuals planning dietary needs.

Child Tax Credit

A tax benefit that allows taxpayers to reduce their tax liability on a dollar-for-dollar basis for each qualifying child under a certain age.