When Should Measures of Location and Dispersion Be Computed from Grouped

question 42

Multiple Choice

When should measures of location and dispersion be computed from grouped data rather than from individual data values?

• A)as much as possible since computations are easier
• B)only when individual data values are unavailable
• C)whenever computer packages for descriptive statistics are unavailable
• D)only when the data are from a population

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Definitions:

Detail

An individual feature, fact, or item that is part of a larger entity, often important for understanding the whole.

Command Button

An interactive interface element used in graphical user interfaces that allows users to execute specific commands or actions.

Group Header

In reporting or document formatting, a textual heading that precedes a group of related data or information, often used to categorize or segment the data.

Report Header

A section at the beginning of a report or document that typically contains the title, author, date, and other relevant information.