When the Standard Deviation Has a Negative Value, Then

question 27

Multiple Choice

When the standard deviation has a negative value, then

• A) most scores were above the mean
• B) most scores were below the mean
• C) the distribution is badly skewed
• D) none of these, since the standard deviation can never be negative

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Definitions:

Deductible Interest

Interest payments on loans (such as mortgage or student loans) that can be subtracted from gross income to reduce taxable income under certain circumstances.

Home Mortgage

A loan provided by a financial institution to a borrower for the purchase of a residential property, secured by the property itself.

Tax-Exempt Securities

Investments whose interest income is not subject to federal income tax, and in some cases, state and local taxes.

Residence Acquisition Debt

Mortgage debt incurred in acquiring, constructing, or substantially improving a principal residence, which is secured by the residence.