The sum of squared deviations from the mean is called the

A) Variance.
B) Standard deviation.
C) Sum of squares.
D) Degrees of freedom.


Answer: C

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a. wars were long and geographically expensive. b. the basic rule of the game ceased to be the legitimacy of the monarchical state and became the democratic state. c. European leaders had revolutionary goals. d. wars were fought whose purpose was to rewrite the fundamental rules of the game. e. the international system was very stable.

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Despite concerns about the number of uninsured Americans, studies suggest that the uninsured and the insured have an approximately equal chance of dying

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What was the basis for the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) that upheld the constitutionality of a state law requiring segregated railroad facilities?

a. Former slaves are not entitled to full citizenship rights because they did not immigrate to the United States willingly. b. Former slaves are not entitled to full citizenship rights because they were considered property under the law. c. The Constitution does not prohibit segregation; it only mandates equal protection under the law. d. Railroad transportation involves interstate commerce, which is regulated by Congress; there is no provision in federal law that prohibits segregation. e. Each state has the right to interpret the Constitution as it sees fit, as long as the interpretation is "reasonable and without malice."

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Intelligence organizations generally fall into one of three categories based on their principle function in the intelligence process. Which of the following is NOT one of those functions?

a. Analysis and dissemination b. Collection and processing c. Protection of the president d. Research and development of equipment

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