SOLUTION: Start with x = 100 and add four x values to make a sample of five data such that the standard deviation of these data equals 0. I do not understand this

Question 972892: Start with x = 100 and add four x values to make a sample of five data such that the standard deviation of these data equals 0.
I do not understand this

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Standard deviation is a measure of the variability of your data. If the standard deviation is zero, then the data does not vary at all. Hence if one of your data points is 100, what must the other 4 be so that the data does not vary?

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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