The Standard Deviation Is a Measure of __________

question 6

Multiple Choice

The standard deviation is a measure of __________.

• A)central tendency
• B)variability
• C)accuracy
• D)b and c

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Definitions:

Sterile Field

An area created to prevent infection during medical procedures, maintained free from all microorganisms.

Latex Allergy

An allergic reaction to natural rubber latex products, causing symptoms from skin redness to anaphylaxis.

Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder to provide a continuous flow of urine, used when patients cannot urinate on their own.

Contaminated Package

A package that has been exposed to pollutants, pathogens, or hazardous materials, rendering it unsafe.