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Chapter 1: Q 108. (page 74)

You have data on the weights in grams of 5baby pythons. The mean weight is 31.8 and the standard deviation of the weights is 2.39. The correct units for the standard deviation are

(a) no units—it’s just a number.

(b) grams.

(c) grams squared.

(d) pythons.

(e) pythons squared

Short Answer

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The correct option is (b) grams.

Step by step solution

01

the given information

The number of baby pythons is 5.The mean weight is 31.8and standard deviation of the weights is2.39.

02

Concept

Statistical Measures are a descriptive-analytical technique that provides an overview of a data set's properties.

03

Explanation

The right unit for the standard deviation would be the same as the unit of measurement for the original data if the data on the weights in grams of 5 newborn pythons is given. So, the grams is the correct answer.

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