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The standard deviation of the numbers \( -3, 0, 3, 8 \) is
The standard deviation of the numbers \( -3, 0, 3, 8 \) is
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Always compute mean first, then deviations to find variance.
Updated On: Apr 21, 2026
- \( \frac{\sqrt{60}}{2} \)
- \( \frac{\sqrt{62}}{2} \)
- \( \frac{\sqrt{65}}{2} \)
- \( \frac{\sqrt{66}}{2} \)
- \( \frac{\sqrt{67}}{2} \)
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The Correct Option is D
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