Which of the Following Statements About the Standard Deviation Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the standard deviation is correct?

• A) The standard deviation is calculated by squaring the variance.
• B) The standard deviation is a number between 0 and 1.
• C) The standard deviation is a quantified measure of risk.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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