Below Is the Standard Deviation for Extreme 10k Finish Times

question 50

Multiple Choice

Below is the standard deviation for extreme 10k finish times for a randomly selected group of women and men. Chose the statement that best summarizes the meaning of the standard deviation.

• A)On average, women's finish times will be 0.16 hours less than men's finish times.
• B)On average, men's finish times will be 0.25 hours faster than the overall average finish time.
• C)The distribution of women's finish times is less varied than the distribution of men's finish times.
• D)The distribution of men's finish times is less varied than the distribution of women's finish times.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas at the same time.

Attitude Change

The process in which an individual's feelings, beliefs, or behavioral intentions toward an object, person, or situation are modified.

Persuasive Message

A message intended to change the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of the receiver through argumentation or appeal.

Attention

The act of concentrating on a specific stimulus while ignoring other irrelevant information.