An additional data value is added to a dataset. The new value is far below the rest of the data. The standard deviation will decrease when this new value is added into the dataset. True False

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  1. An additional data value is added to a dataset. The new value is far below the rest of the data. The standard deviation will decrease when this new value is added into the dataset.

    1. True
    2. False
    1. Suppose a certain drug causes kidney problems in 10% of patients, and this drug is to be tested on 55 patients. Find the standard deviation for the number of patients who will experience kidney problems. 

      1. 2.2249

      2. 5.5

      3. 5.0

      4. 2.345

         
         
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