Variance Is a Measure of ________ and the Higher the Variance

question 105

Multiple Choice

Variance is a measure of ________ and the higher the variance, ________.

• A)expected profit; the greater the profit
• B)risk; the greater the risk
• C)standard deviation; greater the standard deviation
• D)risk; the lower the risk

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