The Mean of a Sample

question 71

Multiple Choice

The mean of a sample:

• A)cannot exceed the variance of the data set
• B)cannot exceed the standard deviation of the data set
• C)is determined by adding up all of the values and dividing by the number of observations
• D)is determined by adding up all of the values and dividing by the number of observations minus 1.
• E)will be equal to the median

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