Asked by Latasha Morris on Apr 26, 2024
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If a distribution has a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 5,what value would be -1 standard deviation from the mean?
A) 45
B) 50
C) 55
D) 60
Standard Deviation
An index quantifying how much data points deviate or scatter from their average.
Mean
The average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding them together and then dividing by the number of numbers.
Value
The degree of importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
- Examine how standard deviations affect data dispersion.
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Eddie OlivaMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
To find the value that is -1 standard deviation from the mean, we need to subtract one standard deviation (which is 5) from the mean (which is 50).
50 - 5 = 45
50 - 5 = 45
Learning Objectives
- Examine how standard deviations affect data dispersion.