on the exam with a mean score for the class of M=39, you obtain a score of x=35. a. would you prefer the class have a standard deviation of s=2 or s=8
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A low standard deviation means that the data points tend to be close to the mean, while a high standard deviation means that the data points are spread out over a wider range. In this case, your score is below the mean. If the standard deviation is low (s=2), it Show more…
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