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Variance is always calculated from___________?
Correct answer: A. Mean
- A. Mean
- B. Variance
- C. Geometric Mean
- D. Median
- E. Mode
Explanation
Variance measures the average of squared deviations from the arithmetic mean, so the mean is the reference point in its calculation. Using the median or mode would produce a different measure rather than the usual variance.
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