The Value of the Sum of the Squared Deviations from the Mean

question 117

Multiple Choice

The value of the sum of the squared deviations from the mean, i.e., must always be

• A)less than the mean
• B)negative
• C)either positive or negative depending on whether the mean is negative or positive
• D)at least zero

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