For (2n+1) observations x1,−x1,x2,−x2,…,xn,−xn and 0 , whereall x 's are distinct, let SD and MD denote the standard deviationand median respectively. Then which of the following is always true?
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a
SD < MD
b
SD > MD
c
SD = MD
d
None of these
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
on arranging the given observations in ascending order, we get All negative terms O⏟(n+1)th term All positive terms Median of given observations = (n + 1) th term = 0 ∴SD>MD