When Computing Standard Deviation,why Are the Deviations from the Mean

question 14

Essay

When computing standard deviation,why are the deviations from the mean squared?

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Definitions:

Coleoptile

A protective sheath covering the emerging shoot in monocotyledonous plants, such as grasses, allowing the young shoot to pierce through the soil.

Unidirectional Light

Light that travels in a single direction, often used in scientific studies to understand plant growth or behavior.

Thigmomorphogenesis

The growth and structural change in plants in response to mechanical stress or touch.

Stomatal Closure

Refers to the process in which the stomata, tiny openings on the surfaces of leaves and stems, close to reduce water loss in plants.