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.
Generalised pruritus without rash (especially in people over 65 years of age) is most commonly caused by dry skin. It may also be caused by medicines or by internal diseases affecting the body. Pruritus without an apparent cause is more common in older people.