In a sample of 100 Oklahoma public schools, it was found thatOklahoma spends 8,097 dollars per pupil per year, with a standarddeviation of 220 dollars. The population average of threesurrounding states (Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri) is 10,039dollars. (these numbers are accurate – taken from most recentavailable data for 2016https://ballotpedia.org/Public_education_in_Oklahoma.). Is perpupil spending for all Oklahoma schools less than the surroundingstate population average? If you had to voice your concerns to yourelected representative about per pupil spending in Oklahoma publicschools, what would you tell them?
