Each Deviation in the Numerator for Variance Is Squared Because

Multiple Choice

Each deviation in the numerator for variance is squared because

A) without squaring each deviation, the solution for SS would be zero.
B) this inflates the value for variance, making it more accurate.
C) without squaring each deviation, the solution could be negative.
D) without squaring each deviation, the solution for SS would be zero, and without squaring each deviation, the solution could be negative.