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Capo

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The ________ of a discrete probability distribution measures the dispersion of each outcome of the random variable from the mean of the distribution.
 
  A) standard deviation
  B) median
  C) expected value
  D) range

Question 2

The sample correlation coefficient can be a positive value, a negative value, or zero.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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