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sammy

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One sample of n = 8 scores has a variance of s2 = 6 and a second sample of n = 8 scores has s2 = 10.If the pooled variance is computed for these two samples, then the value obtained will be ____.
 
  A) closer to 6 than to 10
  B) closer to 10 than to 6
  C) exactly half way between 6 and 10
  D) equal to 10

Question 2

For a distribution with one or two extreme scores, the median is usually a more representative value than the mean.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

True





 

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