This Simplest Measure of Variability Is the

question 23

Multiple Choice

This simplest measure of variability is the

• A)mean.
• B)mode.
• C)range.
• D)standard deviation.

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Definitions:

Ozone Hole

A region of significantly depleted ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, primarily over the Antarctic, due to the release of chemical pollutants.

Thermal Inversion

A meteorological condition in which a layer of warm air traps pollution and colder air beneath it, possibly leading to smog and health issues.

Pollution Problems

Environmental issues arising from contaminants in the air, water, and soil, adversely affecting life and the planet's ecosystems.

Troposphere

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, extending from the surface to about 8 to 15 kilometers (5 to 9 miles) high, where nearly all weather occurs.