Find a) the mean, , of the data, b) the deviation from the mean for each data item, and c) the sum of the deviations. 44, 44, 46, 49, 49, 49, 50, 51, 54, 54

A. a) mean: 50, b) deviations: 5, 5, 3, 0, 0, 0, 1, 2, 5, 5, c) sum: 0
B. a) mean: 50, b) deviations: 5, 5, 3, 0, 0, 0, 1, 2, 5, 5, c) sum: 26
C. a) mean: 49, b) deviations: -5, -5, -3, 0, 0, 0, 1, 2, 5, 5, c) sum: 26
D. a) mean: 49, b) deviations: -5, -5, -3, 0, 0, 0, 1, 2, 5, 5, c) sum: 0


Answer: D

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