Find the Standard Deviation for the Given Data $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l } 44 & 17 & 39 & 24 & 18 & 53 & 68\end{array}$$

question 118

Multiple Choice

Find the standard deviation for the given data. Round your answer to one more decimal place than the original data.
-Christine is currently taking college astronomy. The instructor often gives quizzes. On the past seven quizzes, Christine got the following scores: $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l } 44 & 17 & 39 & 24 & 18 & 53 & 68\end{array}$$

• A)19.1
• B)9881.3
• C)39
• D)12,079

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