Variation Can Be Measured in Three Ways: Range,percentile,and

question 12

Multiple Choice

Variation can be measured in three ways: range,percentile,and

• A)mean.
• B)median.
• C)standard deviation.
• D)mode.

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Definitions:

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A therapeutic approach that includes modifying the genes within a patient's cells to cure or stop diseases.