Variance Is Defined as the

question 13

Multiple Choice

Variance is defined as the

• A)average of the deviations around the mean.
• B)average of the squared deviations around the mean.
• C)sum of the deviations around the mean, squared.
• D)sum of the squared deviations around the mean.

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Definitions:

Fructose

A simple sugar found in many plants, where it is often bonded to glucose to form the disaccharide sucrose.

Glucose

A simple sugar and an important energy source in living organisms, and a component of many carbohydrates.

Organic Compound

A chemical compound containing carbon, which is typically found in living systems and includes carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Blood pH

The measure of the acidity or alkalinity of blood, crucial for maintaining homeostasis, with a normal range typically between 7.35 and 7.45.