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Standard Deviation

Question 25 • TN-Algebra II B SC 26-27 (For Credit)

Why does the formula use “n – 1” in the denominator?

Answer
A
The data is a sample and is expected to be more dispersed from the mean.
B
The data is a sample and is expected to be less dispersed from the mean.
C
The data is a population and is expected to be more dispersed from the mean.
D
The data is a population and is expected to be less dispersed from the mean.
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