A researcher computes variance for two samples of equal size. The sum of squares is larger in Sample 1 compared to that in Sample 2. In which sample will the variance be larger?

A. Sample 1
B. Sample 2
C. Both samples will have the same value for variance.
D. not enough information


Answer: A

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