Approximate the Population Standard Deviation Given the Following Frequency Distribution

question 25

Multiple Choice

Approximate the population standard deviation given the following frequency distribution.

$\begin{array} { c c } \hline \text { Class } & \text { Frequency } \\\hline 0 - 14 & 15 \\15 - 29 & 9 \\30 - 44 & 8 \\45 - 59 & 8 \\60 - 74 & 13 \\\hline\end{array}$

• A) 23.6
• B) 556.1
• C) 545.6
• D) 23.4

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Definitions:

Population Decline

A decrease in the number of individuals in a species or population, often due to environmental pressures, loss of habitat, or human activities.

Medical Services

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Labour Shortages

A situation in which there are insufficient workers available to fill the existing job vacancies in certain industries or regions.

Population Age Structure

The distribution of individuals in a population according to their ages, which influences growth rates and demographic trends.