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chapter 2 homework: problem 24
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data set a:
73, 75, 76, 78, 79, 82
data set b:
20, 20, 24, 26, 31, 34
data set c:
4, 5, 6, 6, 6, 8
above are three different data sets. without calculating anything, decide which set a, b, or c has the larger standard deviation. just enter the letter of the data set as your answer.
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Explanation:

Standard deviation measures data spread. Data set A: values 73–82 (narrow range). Data set B: 20–34 (wider range than A, C). Data set C: 4–8 (narrowest). So B has the largest spread (standard deviation).

Answer:

B