Introduction. The standard deviation is a measure of the spread of scores within a set of data. Usually, we are interested in the standard deviation of a population. However, as we are often presented with data from a sample only, we can estimate the population standard deviation from a sample standard deviation.ntroduction. The standard deviation is a measure of the spread of scores within a set of data. Usually, we are interested in the standard deviation of a population. However, as we are often presented with data from a sample only, we can estimate the population standard deviation from a sample standard deviation.
Itching usually results from dry skin, a skin disorder, or an allergic reaction. If the person has no rash or skin abnormalities, the cause may be a drug, an allergic reaction that has internal effects, or a systemic disorder.
-Irritation and allergic reactions: Wool, chemicals, soaps and other substances can irritate the skin. Poison ivy, cosmetics and food allergies can cause body itching. -Drugs: Antibiotics, antifungal drugs or narcotic pain medications can cause widespread, itchy rashes.