Which of the Following Is a Measure of Dispersion

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a measure of dispersion?

• A)The mean of a distribution.
• B)The mean squared deviation of some data.
• C)The modal value of a set of values.
• D)The median response on a scale.
• E)An average score.

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Definitions:

Bradycardia

A slow heart rate; usually less than 60 beats per minute.

Hypotension

Low blood pressure.

Tachycardia

Rapid heart rate, generally in excess of 100 beats per minute.

Celsius

A scale of temperature on which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees under standard conditions.