Question

which of the following statements is false about standard deviation? it is the measure of spread for symmetrically distributed data. it can be calculated using a calculator. it is used to describe the spread whereas the median is used to describe the center. it can be calculated using a formula.

Explanation:

Standard deviation is a measure of spread for any type of data - not just symmetrically distributed data. It can be calculated using a formula and a calculator, and it describes spread while the median describes the center.

Answer:

It is the measure of spread for symmetrically distributed data.