The sum of the deviations about the mean is always______________?
Correct answer: B. Zero
- A. Range
- B. Zero
- C. Total Standard Deviation
- D. Positive
- E. Negative
Explanation
Positive and negative deviations from the arithmetic mean cancel one another, giving a total of zero. This is a defining property of the arithmetic mean.
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