What Is the Simplest Measure of Dispersion

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the simplest measure of dispersion?

• A) Mode
• B) Standard deviation
• C) Range
• D) Median

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Definitions:

Income From Operations

The earnings generated from a company's regular business activities, excluding revenues and expenses from non-operational sources.

Residual Income

The amount of income that exceeds the minimum rate of return expected by a company or investor.

Performance Measure

Metrics or benchmarks used to gauge an individual's, department's, or organization's performance against expected results or goals.

Profit Margin

A financial ratio used to assess a company's profitability by dividing net income by revenue, demonstrating the percentage of revenue that constitutes profit.