The Mean of a Set of Scores Is Most Representative

question 31

Multiple Choice

The mean of a set of scores is most representative of the typical score when:

• A)the standard deviation is very large
• B)the standard deviation is moderate
• C)the standard deviation is very small
• D)the standard deviation is the same as the range

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