Is a Standard Deviation of 10 a Large Number Indicating

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Multiple Choice

Is a standard deviation of 10 a large number indicating great variability,or is it small number indicating little variability? To answer this question correctly,one should look carefully at the value of the:

• A)mean.
• B)standard deviation.
• C)coefficient of variation.
• D)mean dividing by the standard deviation.

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Definitions:

Age

A measure of the length of time that an individual or object has existed, often expressed in years.

Change

The process or act of making or becoming different, which can occur in various contexts such as behavior, environment, or perception.

Cross-sectional Method

A research design that examines a group of individuals of different ages or stages at a single point in time.

Longitudinal Method

A developmental research method in which the same persons are observed repeatedly as they grow older; conceptually similar to a repeated measures design.