Question

Let N be the number of data entries in a population and n be the number of data entries in a sample data set. Describe the difference between the calculation of population standard deviation and sample standard deviation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

During the calculation of any population standard​ deviation, the sum of the squared deviation is usually divided by​ N, which is the number of data entry in the population. Thereafter, the square root of the result would be taken.

On the other hand, during the calculation of the sample standard​ deviation, the sum of the squared deviations is usually divided by n - 1, with n being number of entries in the sample data set. Thereafter, the square root of the result would be taken.