Question

    Given a set of data points: 5, 7, 9, 10, and 12, what is

    the standard deviation of this data set?
    A 2.05 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3.32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1.58 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4.10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 3.00 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation:- The standard deviation is a measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values. A low standard deviation indicates that the values tend to be close to the mean of the set, whereas a high standard deviation indicates that the values are spread out over a wider range.  

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