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A) In the formula for the variance Σ (x – µ)^2/n, what is the sum if we don’t square the (x - µ) values? [Hint: There is a spe
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Question 791759: Confused here, need a bit of help if you can?
A) In the formula for the variance Σ (x – µ)^2/n, what is the sum if we don’t square the (x - µ) values? [Hint: There is a special name for this sum.]
Thanks,
Cass
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It is called the average deviation and it is always equal to zero.
John
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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