The sum of squares of the deviation scores is least when deviations are taken from
A) the mean
B) the median
C) the lowest score
D) one or the other of the above measures depending on the shape of the distribution

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The sum of squares of the deviation scores is minimized when deviations are taken from the mean. This is a fundamental property of the mean in statistics.

The Sum of Squares of the Deviation Scores Is Least