What Sample sum is
Sample Sum is a statistical measure used to quantify the sum of values for a given sample. It is calculated by adding up all the values of the sample and then dividing by the number of values in the sample.
Steps to Calculate Sample Sum:
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Identify the sample set. This can be a set of numbers, a set of scores, or any other group of values.
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Add up all the values of the sample. This is the sample sum.
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Divide the sum by the number of values in the sample. This will give the average value of the sample.
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Repeat the calculations for any other samples.
Examples
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Sample mean: A researcher collects data on the heights of 10 randomly sampled students in a classroom to calculate the average height of the entire classroom.
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Sample sum: A researcher collects data on the weights of 10 randomly sampled animals in a zoo to calculate the total weight of all animals in the zoo.