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:

Operations

Activities involved in the day-to-day functions of a business that are necessary for it to run efficiently and effectively.

EOQ

Economic Order Quantity, the ideal order quantity a company should purchase to minimize its inventory costs, including holding and ordering costs.

Fixed Ordering Costs

The consistent costs associated with placing an order for goods or services, regardless of the order size.

Carrying Cost

Carrying cost represents the total cost of holding inventory, including storage costs, insurance, depreciation, and opportunity costs among others.