Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Variance of a Probability

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the variance of a probability distribution?

• A)A large variance implies a wide distribution with steeply sloping sides and a high peak.
• B)A small variance implies a wide distribution with gently sloping sides and a high peak.
• C)A large variance implies a wide distribution with gently sloping sides and a low peak.
• D)A small variance implies a narrow distribution with steeply sloping sides and a low peak.

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