Each Deviation in the Numerator for Variance Is Squared Because

question 19

Multiple Choice

Each deviation in the numerator for variance is squared because

• A) without squaring each deviation, the solution for SS would be zero.
• B) this inflates the value for variance, making it more accurate.
• C) without squaring each deviation, the solution could be negative.
• D) without squaring each deviation, the solution for SS would be zero, and without squaring each deviation, the solution could be negative.

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