In this problem, we explore the effect on the standard deviation of adding the same constant to each data value in a data set. Consider the following data set. 5, 8, 15, 13, 8 (a) Use the defining formula, the computation formula, or a calculator to compute s. (Enter your answer to one decimal place.)

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In this problem, we explore the effect on the standard deviation of adding the same constant to each data value in a data set. Consider the following data set. 5, 8, 15, 13, 8

(a) Use the defining formula, the computation formula, or a calculator to compute s. (Enter your answer to one decimal place.)
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