The Standard Deviation of a Sample of 100 Elements Taken

question 56

Multiple Choice

The standard deviation of a sample of 100 elements taken from a very large population is determined to be 60. The variance of the population

• A) cannot be larger than 60.
• B) cannot be larger than 3600.
• C) must be at least 100.
• D) can be any value greater or equal to zero.

Grasp the concept of new-to-the-world products and their impact on markets.

Understand the concept of diffusion of innovation and its significance in marketing.

Identify and describe the categories of adopters in the diffusion of innovation process.

Explain the role of product characteristics (e.g., relative advantage, compatibility, trialability, observability, and complexity) in the adoption process.

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Definitions:

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