Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The sum of the deviations from the mean is always zero
• B)The sum of the squared deviations from the mean is always zero
• C)The range is always smaller than the variance
• D)The standard deviation is always smaller than the variance

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Definitions:

Lignin

A complex organic polymer deposited in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody, and playing a crucial role in the plant's structural support.

Hemicellulose

is a group of polysaccharides found in plant cell walls that work with cellulose and lignin to provide structural support.

Photosynthetic Organ

A part of a plant or algae that carries out photosynthesis, such as leaves, stems, or thylakoids in chloroplasts.

Metabolic Budget

An accounting of the total energy expenditure of an organism, including energy used for basal metabolic rate, physical activity, growth, and repair.