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Bags: for σ
  Points to find σ from batch weights.
2019.Mar.22 06:27:09
N Lot sizes, Ni, i = 1..n. •
μ, σ (kg)   (theoretical) Gaussian parameters for the bag weight. •
.seed Random n. generator seed. •
Show values Show the graph coordinates.

From supposed weights of batches of unequal sizes of bags (or any other collective items), points to the determination of the mean and standard deviation, μ and σ, of the Gaussian distribution of the weight of the individual item (bag, in the example). The sample (indeed, commercial lot) sizes are Ni, i = 1..n, given in the vector N.

This is an attempt to estimate σ (estimating μ is obvious) from a set of experimental data that: are here simulated; but routinely exist in many industries. (The base data are inspired in real bags of fertilizers.)

Draws a simple plot of the overall average and the batches' averages.

References: Plate: BagsFor Sigma

• Wikipedia: variance

• Search "estimation of variance"

• 1013-07-18: Reichenau, Hermann of (1054-09-24).

 
 
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