The Sum of Squared Deviations from the Mean for a Sample

question 44

Short Answer

The sum of squared deviations from the mean for a sample is 12,and there are 4 participants.The estimated population variance is __________.(Give a number.)

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Definitions:

Federal Budget

The government's estimate of revenue and spending for a fiscal year.

Urban Welfare Payments

Financial support provided by government programs to individuals and families in urban areas, aimed at helping them meet basic needs.

Budget Deficit

A financial situation where an entity's expenditures exceed its revenues over a specified period, prompting borrowing or use of saved reserves.

Continuing Resolution

A type of legislation that allows government agencies to continue operating at current funding levels until new budget legislation is passed.