The Sum of Deviations of the Individual Data Elements from Their

question 72

Multiple Choice

The sum of deviations of the individual data elements from their mean is

• A) always greater than zero.
• B) always less than zero.
• C) sometimes greater than and sometimes less than zero, depending on the data elements.
• D) always equal to zero.

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Definitions:

Posterior Probabilities

The probabilities assigned to outcomes or hypotheses after taking into account known data and a priori probabilities.

Prior Probabilities

Represent the probabilities of different outcomes before any evidence is considered, often used in Bayesian statistics.

Bayes' Law

A statistical theorem that describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions related to the event.

Posterior Probability

The probability of an event or hypothesis being true after taking into consideration new evidence or information.