Which Measure of Variability Is Appropriate When a Sample Is

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which measure of variability is appropriate when a sample is likely to contain one or several extreme values?

• A) The variance.
• B) The standard deviation.
• C) The interquatile range.
• D) The range.

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Definitions:

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Cadherins

Transmembrane proteins that are components of adhering junctions between animal cells.

Adhering Junctions

Cell-to-cell junctions that mechanically attach the cytoskeleton of a cell to that of another, playing a key role in maintaining tissue integrity.

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, found particularly in epithelial and cardiac tissues, helping to resist shearing forces.