If the mean value is not an integer then to find the standard deviation, it is better to use the _______ .

assumed mean method

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mean method

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direct method

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Solution

The correct option is A assumed mean method
If the mean value is not an integer (since calculations are very tedious in decimal form) then it is better to use the assumed mean method to find the standard deviation.

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