When computing the standard deviation, what does it mean when the sum of the deviation

about the mean is NOT 0?

a) The data set has a great amount of variability.
b) The data set has at least one extreme score.
c) The data is too small.
d) The mean of the data set was computed incorrectly.


d

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a. General elections b. Primary elections c. Bond elections d. Special elections e. Secondary elections

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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