What Is the Definition of Variance

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of variance?

• A) The sum of the scores divided by the number of scores
• B) The average distance from the mean
• C) The square root of the average distance from the mean
• D) The average squared distance from the mean

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Definitions:

Chi-squared Goodness-of-fit Test

A statistical test used to determine if observed data fits a theoretical frequency distribution.

Apple Types

Refers to the different varieties or cultivars of apples, distinguished by attributes such as flavor, color, and size.

Preferred Type

The specific category or variant of something that is more desirable or suitable according to an individual's or group's criteria.

Significance Level

The threshold below which the p-value of a statistical test must fall for the result to be considered statistically significant, often denoted as alpha (α).