menu-iconExamlexExamLexServices

Discover

Ask a Question
  1. All Topics
  2. Topic
    Statistics
  3. Study Set
    Understanding Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences
  4. Exam
    Exam 4: Measures of Central Tendency and Variability
  5. Question
    Why Do We Use N - 1 in Computing the Standard
Solved

Why Do We Use N - 1 in Computing the Standard

Question 57

Question 57

Short Answer

Why do we use N - 1 in computing the standard deviation of a sample, but use N in computing the standard deviation of a population?

Correct Answer:

Answered by ExamLex AI

Answered by ExamLex AI

The distinction between using N - 1 and ...

View Answer

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q52: <img src="https://d2lvgg3v3hfg70.cloudfront.net/TBX9373/.jpg" alt=" equals _ .

Q53: An industrial psychologist observed 8 drill-press operators

Q54: When calculating the population standard deviation, we

Q55: The mean is more often used for

Q56: <img src="https://d2lvgg3v3hfg70.cloudfront.net/TBX9373/.jpg" alt=" equals _ .

Q58: As a statistician (use your imagination), you

Q59: Central tendency and variability are synonymous.

Q60: Define overall mean.

Q61: A statistics class taught by Dr. X

Q62: If the distribution is symmetrical, which is

Examlex

ExamLex

About UsContact UsPerks CenterHomeschoolingTest Prep

Work With Us

Campus RepresentativeInfluencers

Links

FaqPricingChrome Extension

Download The App

Get App StoreGet Google Play

Policies

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines

Scan To Download

qr-code

Copyright © (2025) ExamLex LLC.

Privacy PolicyTerms Of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines