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Behavioral Statistics in Action Book Cover Image
Behavioral Statistics in Action, 3/e
Mark W. Vernoy, Palomar College
Diana J. Kyle, Fullerton College
Measures Of Variability

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, students should know

The function of variability measures.

How to define and calculate the range, average mean deviation, variance, and standard deviation.

Why a correction factor is necessary when sample variance is used to estimate population variance.

How to interpret measures of variability.








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