Which Is Not a Characteristic of the Standard Deviation

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which is not a characteristic of the standard deviation?

• A)It is always the square root of the variance.
• B)It is not applicable when data are continuous.
• C)It can be calculated when the data contain negative or zero values.
• D)Its physical interpretation is not as easy as the MAD.

---

Definitions:

Organizational Charts

Visual diagrams that show the structure of an organization and the relationships and relative ranks of its parts and positions/jobs.

Flowcharts

Diagrams that depict the sequence or steps involved in a process, using symbols and arrows to show the flow of operations.

Bar Chart

A graphical display of data using bars of different lengths to represent values.

War Fatalities

Refers to the deaths that occur in a conflict or war, including both military personnel and civilians.