Which Is Not a Characteristic of the Standard Deviation

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which is not a characteristic of the standard deviation?

• A)It is always the square root of the variance.
• B)It is not applicable when data are continuous.
• C)It can be calculated when the data contain negative or zero values.
• D)Its physical interpretation is not as easy as the MAD.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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