The Standard Deviation Can Be Defined as $\sqrt{\Sigma(D-\bar{D})^{2} P}$

question 7

Multiple Choice

The standard deviation can be defined as .

• A)\( \sqrt{\Sigma(D-\bar{D})^{2} P} \)
• B) \( \sqrt{\Sigma(D-\bar{D}) P} \)
• C) \( \sqrt{(D-\bar{D}) \rho} \)
• D) \( \sqrt{(\bar{D}-D) P} \)

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