College GPAs Can Range from 0

question 2

Multiple Choice

College GPAs can range from 0.00 to 4.00. Ben collects GPAs from a sample of students and calculates a standard deviation (s) of 6.13. This most likely implies ______.

• A) the distribution of GPAs is bimodal
• B) there is a great deal of variability in the GPAs of his sample
• C) he needs to check his calculations
• D) the distribution of GPAs is symmetrical

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