Hospital Statistics - Math
The following table shows the LOS for a sample of eleven discharged patients. Using
the data from this table, calculate the mean, range, variance, and standard
deviation. Then answer as well questions a and f
Patient Patient Length of Stays(days)
1 1
2 3
3 5
4 3
5 2
6 29
7 3
8 4
9 2
10 1
11 2
a) Mean =
b) Range =
c) Variance =
d) Standard Deviation =
e) What value is affecting the mean and standard deviation of this sample?
f) Does this mean adequately represent this distribution? If not, what would be a
better measure of central tendency for this data set?