For which measure of central tendency will the sum of the deviations of each value from that average always be zero?
A) Mode
B) Mean
C) Median
D) Geometric mean
E) The sum of the deviations of each value from that average will always be zero for all measures of central tendency.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sum of deviations from the mean is always zero because the mean is defined as the sum of all values divided by the total number of values. Therefore, any deviation above the mean must be balanced out by a deviation below the mean, resulting in a zero sum of deviations.

For Which Measure of Central Tendency Will the Sum of the Deviations