...The sample is described by a typical, central value: an average, mean, or median. The sample also has a "spread" or range about the average: a standard deviation. Normally, about two-thirds of the group will lie within one standard deviation of the average, and about 95% lives within two standard deviations. (read more)
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...Recently, I earned a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech and won a prestigious award from ASME for my dissertation work. I am patient, easy going and enjoy helping students succeed. My experience includes having had the privilege to teach a number of ME classes as an inst... (read more)
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