In 2009, the Average Age of Students at Valley State

question 71

Essay

In 2009, the average age of students at Valley State University was 22 with a standard deviation of 3.96. In 2010, 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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