The Variance and Standard Deviation Can Never Be

question 23

Multiple Choice

The variance and standard deviation can never be

• A) zero.
• B) negative.
• C) smaller than the mean.
• D) larger than the mean.

---

Definitions:

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

A cranial nerve responsible for hearing and balance, transmitting information from the inner ear to the brain.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, rather than the spinal cord, serving various sensory and motor functions in the head and neck.

Sensory Nerves

Nerves that transmit information from sensory receptors to the brain and spinal cord, allowing for the perception of stimuli.

Optic

pertains to the eye or vision, often used in contexts relating to the optic nerve or optic pathways in the visual system.