The variance can best be thought of as the

a. average of the squared deviations from the mean.
b. average of the absolute deviations from the mean.
c. average of the deviations from the median.
d. square of the mean.


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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________ involves a cyclical pattern of binge eating followed by purging through compensatory methods, such as inducing vomiting or the use of laxatives

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