SOLUTION: the data value x=84 has a deviation value of -20. explain the meaning of this.

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Question 466730: the data value x=84 has a deviation value of -20. explain the meaning of this.
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mixing "data" with "value" is just wrong dude. "Data" is plural, while "value" is singular. And a single value has a standard deviation of 0, and nothing else. Btw, standard deviation can never be negative. Better stop fooling around bro.