The Standard Deviation Would Be an Appropriate Measure of Variability

question 38

Multiple Choice

The standard deviation would be an appropriate measure of variability only if the variable is measured on a(n) _____ scale.

• A) nominal
• B) ordinal
• C) interval
• D) ratio

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