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A set of scores ranges from a high of X = 34 to a low of X = 24 and has a mean of 29 . Which of the following is the most likely value for the standard deviation for these scores?
 
  a. 2 points c. 10 points
  b. 5 points d. 34 points

Question 2

For a particular population, the largest distance (deviation) between a score and the mean is 11 points. The smallest distance between a score and the mean is 4 points. Therefore, the standard deviation _____.
 
  a. will be less than 4
  b. will be between 4 and 11
  c. will be greater than 11
  d. It is impossible to say anything about the standard deviation.



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blakcmamba

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B




FButt

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Excellent

 

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