The Average Number of Average Number of Hours Per Day

question 101

Multiple Choice

The average number of average number of hours per day a university student spends on homework is 5 hours with a standard deviation of 1.25 hours.How many standard deviations from the mean is 2 hours spent on homework?

• A)2.40 standard deviations below the mean
• B)1.20 standard deviations below the mean
• C)2.50 standard deviations above the mean
• D)1.20 standard deviations above the mean
• E)2.40 standard deviations above the mean

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Definitions:

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An organizational structure that is flexible and adaptable, characterized by a lack of formal hierarchy and the ability to quickly respond to changes.

Professional Bureaucracy

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