Sum of deviations will be zero if it is taken from_________________?
Correct answer: A. Mean
- A. Mean
- B. Mode
- C. Median
- D. Standard Deviation
Explanation
The algebraic sum of deviations from the arithmetic mean is always zero because positive and negative deviations balance each other. This property does not generally hold when deviations are taken from the mode or median.
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