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Measures Of Dispersion

Question
CBSEENST11024397

Calculate the inter quartile range, quartile deviation and coefficient of quartile deviation of the following frequency distribution relating to bonus paid up to workers.

Bonus (in Rs.)

No. of Workers

300–320

2

320–340

4

340–360

6

360–380

8

380–400

12

400–420

15

420–440

5

440–460

5

460–480

3

Calculate a suitable measure of dispersion and justify your choice.

Solution

Bonus (in Rs.)

No. of Workers

c.f.

300–320

2

2

320–340

4

6

340–360

6

12

360–380

8

20

380–400

12

32

400–420

15

47

420–440

5

52

440–460

5

57

460–480

3

60