Calculate the mean and the SS (sum of squared deviations) for each of the following samples. Based on the value for the mean, you should be able to decide which SS formula is better to use: Sample A = 1, 4, 8,5     Sample B = 3, 0, 9, 4

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Calculate the mean and the SS (sum of squared deviations) for each of the following samples. Based on the value for the mean, you should be able to decide which SS formula is better to use:

Sample A = 1, 4, 8,5     Sample B = 3, 0, 9, 4

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