When computing the standard deviation, does it matter whether the data are sample data or data comprising the entire population? Choose one answer: A. Yes. The formula for s is divided by n, while the formula for ? is divided by N − 1. B. Yes. The formula for s is divided by n − 1, while the formula for ? is divided by N.     C. No. The formula for both s and ? is divided by n − 1. D. No. The formula for both s and ? is divided by N.

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When computing the standard deviation, does it matter whether the data are sample data or data comprising the entire population? Choose one answer:

A. Yes. The formula for s is divided by n, while the formula for ? is divided by N − 1.
B. Yes. The formula for s is divided by n − 1, while the formula for ? is divided by N.    
C. No. The formula for both s and ? is divided by n − 1.
D. No. The formula for both s and ? is divided by N.
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