If the Variance for a Sample Is Computed and It

question 36

Multiple Choice

If the variance for a sample is computed and it is found to be rather large,the numbers

• A)are tightly packed around the mode.
• B)are tightly packed around the mean.
• C)are spread out around the mean.
• D)in the sample are close to one another.

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Definitions:

Cultural Anthropology

The study of customary patterns in human behavior, thought, and feelings. It focuses on humans as culture-producing and culture-reproducing creatures. Also known as social or sociocultural anthropology.

Ethnology

The study and analysis of different cultures from a comparative or historical point of view, utilizing ethnographic accounts and developing anthropological theories that help explain why certain important differences or similarities occur among groups.

Sociocultural Anthropology

A branch of anthropology focused on the study of cultural practices, social structures, and the relationships among individuals within a society.

Margaret Lock

An anthropologist known for her work on medical anthropology and the intersection of culture and biology.