A Standard Deviation Is Equal to 5

question 80

Multiple Choice

A standard deviation is equal to 5.50.This number means that the numbers in the sample deviate, on the average:

• A) 2.25 units from the mean.
• B) 5.50 units from each other.
• C) 5.50 units from the mean.
• D) 5.50 units from the two extreme scores.

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Definitions:

Macronutrient

Nutrients required in large amounts by living organisms, including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Chlorophyll

A group of green pigments found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and some bacteria that absorb light to provide energy for photosynthesis.

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Biochemical processes responsible for the breakdown and synthesis of carbohydrates in living organisms, converting food into energy.

Ecological Significance

The importance of an organism, species, or process in affecting ecosystem structure, function, and services.