The Sum of the Differences Between Sample Observations and the Sample

question 31

Multiple Choice

The sum of the differences between sample observations and the sample mean is

• A) Zero
• B) The mean deviation
• C) The range
• D) The standard deviation
• E) The mean

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Definitions:

Ethnicity

A socially defined category based on a common language, religion, nationality, history, or some other cultural factor.

Shared Ancestry

Shared ancestry refers to the genetic heritage that individuals have in common with their biological family or ethnic group, tracing lineage through genetics and cultural heritage.

Cultural Heritage

The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society, including traditions, languages, and values passed down through generations.

Symbolic Ethnicity

A form of ethnicity where attachment to one’s cultural heritage is voluntary, individualistic, and often void of the obligations felt by members of the same ethnic group in past generations.