Which Statement Is False

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false?

• A)The coefficient of variation cannot be used when the mean is zero.
• B)The standard deviation is in the same units as the mean (e.g., kilograms).
• C)The mean from a frequency tabulation may differ from the mean from raw data.
• D)The skewness coefficient is zero in a sample from any normal distribution.

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