The Value of the Sum of the Deviations from the Mean

question 124

Multiple Choice

The value of the sum of the deviations from the mean, i.e., must always be

• A)less than the zero
• B)negative
• C)either positive or negative depending on whether the mean is negative or positive
• D)zero

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Definitions:

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Covenants

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