Assume That an Average and a Standard Deviation Are Calculated

question 78

Multiple Choice

Assume that an average and a standard deviation are calculated using a large number of measurements.A single data point has a(n) ____ chance of falling within plus and minus two standard deviations of the calculated average.

• A) 50%
• B) 68%
• C) 83%
• D) 95%
• E) 100%

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Principles or standards of behavior considered desirable or exemplary within a society or group.

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