Which Measure of Dispersion Is Most Important and Most Commonly

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which measure of dispersion is most important and most commonly used in social science research?

• A)the range
• B)the average deviation
• C)the median
• D)the standard deviation

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Definitions:

Differences

Distinct characteristics or aspects that set people, things, or concepts apart from each other.

Boston

A historic city in Massachusetts, United States, one of the oldest cities in the country, and site of several key events during the American Revolution, such as the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Bunker Hill.

American Revolution

The period of political and military conflict (1775-1783) between the Thirteen Colonies and the British Empire, leading to the independence of the United States.

Instigating

The act of provoking or initiating an event, action, or situation, often with the intention of causing something specific to happen.