Database A contains 40 data items and is made up with an equal number of the values of 0 and 100 and has a mean of 50. Database B also has 40 entries made up equally of the values 49 and51 and also has a mean of 50. Which database will have the smaller value for its standard deviation? A B They will have the same standard deviation. Not enough information provided to answer. Last saved 9:25:4 acer

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Section10.4: Distributions Of Data
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Database A contains 40 data items and is made up with an equal number of the values of 0 and 100 and has a
mean of 50. Database B also has 40 entries made up equally of the values 49 and51 and also has a mean of 50.
Which database will have the smaller value for its standard deviation?
A) A
B) They will have the same standard deviation.
C) Not enough information provided to answer.
B
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Transcribed Image Text:Database A contains 40 data items and is made up with an equal number of the values of 0 and 100 and has a mean of 50. Database B also has 40 entries made up equally of the values 49 and51 and also has a mean of 50. Which database will have the smaller value for its standard deviation? A) A B) They will have the same standard deviation. C) Not enough information provided to answer. B Last saved 9:25:4 acer
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