If You Subtracted the Mean from Each Score in a Distribution

question 35

Multiple Choice

If you subtracted the mean from each score in a distribution, squared the differences, and then added the squared differences, the sum would be________.

• A) zero.
• B) less than zero.
• C) a minimum.
• D) a maximum.

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Definitions:

Retired Bonds

Bonds that have been paid off or redeemed by the issuer before their maturity date.

Bond Sinking Fund

A separate fund established by an issuer of bonds to repay principal on the debt over time, ensuring the bond's eventual maturity is financially manageable.

Early Retirement

Opting to retire before the conventional retirement age, often with specific eligibility criteria.

Gain or Loss

Represents the difference between the sale price and the purchase price of an asset, where it is a gain if the sale price is higher and a loss if the purchase price is higher.