Batsman A gets an average of 64 runs per innings with standard deviation of 18 runs. While batsman B gets an average score of 43 runs with standard deviation of 9 runs in an equal number of innings. Discuss the efficiency and consistency of both the batsmen.

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Solution

Batsman

Mean

S.D

C.V=

A

64

18

B

43

9

Average runs scored by batsman A = 64

Average runs scored by batsman B = 43

The average runs scored by batsman A (64) is greater than that scored by batsman B (43).

Hence, batsman A is more efficient.

The coefficient of variation for batsman B is less than that for batsman A.

Hence, batsman B is more consistent.

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