A batsman is to be selected for a cricket team. The choice is between X and Y on the basis of their five previous scores which are:
X |
Y |
25 |
50 |
85 |
70 |
40 |
65 |
80 |
45 |
120 |
80 |
Which batsman should be selected if we want
(i) a higher run getter, or
(ii) a more reliable batsman in the team?
Batsman -A
Scores (X) |
|
|
25 |
–45 |
2025 |
85 |
+15 |
225 |
40 |
–30 |
900 |
80 |
+10 |
100 |
120 |
+50 |
2500 |
ΣX= 350 |
Σx2= 50 |


Batsman B

X |
(X) |
n2 |
50 |
-12 |
144 |
70 |
+8 |
64 |
65 |
+3 |
9 |
45 |
-17 |
289 |
80 |
+18 |
324 |
ΣX=310 |
ΣX2= 830 |
