The Value of the Sum of the Deviations from the Mean

question 29

Multiple Choice

The value of the sum of the deviations from the mean, i.e., must always be

• A) less than the zero.
• B) negative.
• C) either positive or negative depending on whether the mean is negative or positive.
• D) zero.

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