The Larger the Standard Deviation, the Data Tends to _______________________

question 2

Multiple Choice

The larger the standard deviation, the data tends to _______________________.

• A) be more varied from the mean
• B) be more similar to the mean
• C) have a smaller range
• D) have a wider range

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Definitions:

Deteriorating Earnings

A condition where a company experiences a decline in profitability and earnings over time.

Dividend Income

Income received from owning shares of a company that pays dividends, which is a portion of the company's earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Preference Theory

A theory that suggests investors prefer dividends over future capital gains because dividends provide certainty.

"A bird in hand"

A principle implying that it is better to have a certain, smaller benefit now than a possibility of a greater benefit later, often used in dividend policy discussions.