If the Variance of a Data Set Is Correctly Computed

question 16

Multiple Choice

If the variance of a data set is correctly computed with the formula using n − 1 in the denominator, which of the following is true?

• A) The data set is a sample.
• B) The data set is a population.
• C) The data set could be either a sample or a population.
• D) The data set is from a census.

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Definitions:

Personal Hygiene

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Increased Appetite

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Reminiscence Group

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