As the Standard Deviation of an Average of Several Measurements

question 23

Multiple Choice

As the standard deviation of an average of several measurements increases,_____.

• A) the accuracy of the measurement increases.
• B) the precision of the measurement increases.
• C) the accuracy and precision of the measurement decreases.
• D) the accuracy of the measurement decreases.
• E) the precision of the measurement decreases.

---

Definitions:

Days

The measurement of time, specifically the period of time that constitutes a 24-hour day.

Interest

A fee applied to borrowed funds, usually calculated as a percent of the principal amount.

Loan

A sum of money that is borrowed, typically from a financial institution, and is expected to be paid back with interest.

Months

Units of time, each approximately 30 days long, used to measure durations and periods in a year.