Problem
Petroleum pollution in oceans stimulates the growth of certain bacteria. An assessment of this growth has been made by counting the bacteria in each of 5 randomly chosen specimens of ocean water (of a fixed size). The 5 counts obtained were as follows:
67, 61, 57, 50, 50
Find the standard deviation of this sample of numbers. Round your answer to two decimal places.
A survey of 8 retirees was taken. Among other things, the retirees were asked to report the age at which they retired. Here are those 8 ages (in years):
67, 63, 73, 64, 70, 68, 65, 60
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• What is the mean of this data set? If your answer is not an integer, round your answer to one decimal place.
• What is the median of this data set? If your answer is not an integer, round your answer to one decimal place.
• How many modes does the data set have, and what are their values? Indicate the number of modes by clicking in the appropriate circle, and then indicate the value(s) of the mode(s), if applicable.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.