What Is Meant by the Term 'Standard Deviation

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the term 'standard deviation'?

• A) It refers to how frequently a particular score is present in a dataset.
• B) It refers to the number of responses that lie 25% above and below the mean of the dataset.
• C) It refers to the maximum range of scores in the dataset.
• D) It refers to the amount of variation in the scores around the mean.

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Definitions:

Midsaggital Plane

An anatomical plane that divides the body or an organ vertically into equal right and left halves; also known as the median plane.

Thoracic Cavity

The compartment of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, housing organs such as the heart and lungs.

Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the brainstem to the lower back, conducting signals between the brain and the body and controlling reflexes.

Homeostatic Control

The process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions, involving feedback mechanisms.