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The sum of squared deviations of a set of n values from their mean is__________________?
Correct answer: C. Least
- A. Zero
- B. Maximum
- C. Least
- D. None
Explanation
The arithmetic mean is the value that minimizes the sum of squared deviations. Thus, deviations squared from the mean have the least possible sum, not necessarily a zero sum.
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