Asked by Georgia Bilby on Feb 29, 2024

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Given that this measure considers each individual score's distance from the mean ,it is considered the most important measure of variability.

A) Inclusive range
B) Standard deviation
C) Variance
D) Range

Measure of Variability

A statistical indicator that describes the degree to which scores in a dataset are spread out or dispersed.

Inclusive Range

A measure of variability calculated by subtracting the lowest score in a distribution from the highest score in the distribution and adding 1.

  • Select fitting measures for central tendency and variability, especially when dealing with outliers.
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Conrad RiccioFeb 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The statement describes the calculation of standard deviation, which takes into account each individual score's deviation from the mean. The other options do not consider each individual score's distance from the mean.