The Weights of a Sample of Crates Ready for Shipment

question 56

Multiple Choice

The weights of a sample of crates ready for shipment to Moscow, Russia are (in kilograms) : 103, 97, 101, 106, and 103. What is the mean deviation?

• A)0 kg
• B)6.9 kg
• C)102.0 kg
• D)2.4 kg

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statement positing no relationship or effect between variables, which researchers aim to reject or fail to reject based on evidence.

Population Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables across the entire population.

True Population

The true population refers to the entire group of individuals or instances that meet a set of criteria and from which a sample is drawn for research or statistical analysis.

Nominal Level

The simplest form of measurement scale that categorizes data without implying any order among the categories.