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For (2n + 1) observations x1,x1,x2,x2,,xn,xn, and 0, where all x's are distinct, let SD and MD denote the standard deviation and median, respectively. Then which of the following is always true?

a
SD < MD
b
SD > MD
c
SD = MD
d
Nothing can be said in general about the relationship between SD and MD

detailed solution

Correct option is B

On arranging the given observations in ascending order, we getAll negative terms 0⏟(n+1)th  term All positive termsMedian of given observations = (n + 1)th term = 0∴ SD>MD

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