The Mean $\bar { x }$ Of a Data Set Is 36

question 101

Multiple Choice

The mean $\bar { x }$ of a data set is 36.71, and the sample standard deviation s is 3.22. Find the interval representing measurements within one standard deviation of the mean.

• A) (35.71, 37.71)
• B) (30.27, 43.15)
• C) (33.49, 39.93)
• D) (27.05, 46.37)

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