If the variance of a set of data is relatively large, then:
A) The standard deviation diverges from the variance.
B) The data tend to be more spread out from the mean point.
C) The sample does not accurately represent the population.
D) The population from which the data are extracted tends to be large.
E) Most of the data fall close to the mean point.

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A large variance means that the data points are spread out from the mean point. Therefore, choice B is the best option. The other options are not necessarily true or related to the concept of variance.

If the Variance of a Set of Data Is Relatively