Given a Sample of Three Items (X = 4, 6

question 22

Multiple Choice

Given a sample of three items (X = 4, 6, 5) , which statement is incorrect?

• A)The geometric mean is 5.2.
• B)The standard deviation is 1.
• C)The coefficient of variation is 20 percent.
• D)The quartiles are useless.

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Definitions:

External Respiratory

The process of gas exchange between the external environment and an organism, involving the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide, primarily through structures like lungs or gills.

Heterotrophs

Organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on consuming other organisms for energy and nutrients.

Organ System

An organized group of tissues and organs that work together to perform a specialized set of functions (e.g., the digestive system or circulatory system).

Mobile

Capable of moving or being moved freely or easily.