Question

When computing the standard deviation, does it matter whether the data are sample data or data comprising the entire population? Explain. Yes. The formula for s is divided by n, while the formula for σ is divided by N − 1. Yes. The formula for s is divided by n − 1, while the formula for σ is divided by N. No. The formula for both s and σ is divided by n − 1. No. The formula for both s and σ is divided by N.

Answer 1

Yes. When computing the sample standard deviation, divide by n −1. When computing the population standard deviation, divide by N

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