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Video Resources

Understanding the Concept of Standard Deviation: This 2:29 video helps explain the concept of standard deviation.

Why is Standard Deviation Important?: This 7:49 video explains both how to calculate a standard deviation, as well as why it is important information to know. The presenter walks through a problem solution by hand, as well as presenting how to use a spreadsheet to calculate s (starting at 6:30, which could be eliminated).