The Sample Data Below Shows the Number of Hours Spent

question 59

Multiple Choice

The sample data below shows the number of hours spent by 5 students over the weekend to prepare for Monday's Business Statistics exam. The sample standard deviation of the number of hours spent by the 5 students is closest to:

• A)3.6 hours
• B)4.1 hours
• C)13.2 hours
• D)16.5 hours

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Definitions:

Transmission Medium

A material or substance that can propagate energy or signals from one location to another. In telecommunications, it refers to the physical path between the transmitter and receiver, like fiber optics, wireless, and copper cables.

Data Communications

The process of transmitting digital information between two or more computers or devices.

Star Topology

A network topology where each node is individually connected to a central hub or switch, allowing for efficient data transmission and easy addition or removal of nodes.

Central Node

In a network, the central node is the primary point of connection that can communicate with all other nodes, acting as a central hub for data transmission.