For a Particular Sample, the Largest Distance (Deviation) Between a Score

question 40

Multiple Choice

For a particular sample, the largest distance (deviation) between a score and the mean is 11 points.The smallest distance between a score and the mean is 4 points.Therefore, the standard deviation _____.

• A)will be less than 4
• B)will be between 4 and 11
• C)will be greater than 11
• D)It is impossible to say anything about the standard deviation.

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