The value of the sum of the deviations from the mean,i.e. ,
Must always be
A)less than the zero
B)negative
C)either positive or negative depending on whether the mean is negative or positive
D)zero

Question

The value of the sum of the deviations from the mean,i.e. , 
Must always be
A)less than the zero 
B)negative 
C)either positive or negative depending on whether the mean is negative or positive 
D)zero

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The value of the sum of the deviations from the mean is always zero. This is because the sum of the deviations above the mean is equal to the sum of the deviations below the mean. Therefore, they cancel each other out and the sum of the deviations is zero.

The Value of the Sum of the Deviations from the Mean,i.e