Which of these statements best represents the index of qualitative variation?
A) the proportion of cases that fall within the category of the mode
B) the most commonly occurring value in the distribution
C) the distance between the highest score and the lowest score
D) the amount of variation observed in a distribution relative to how much variation there could be

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The index of qualitative variation (IQV) measures the amount of variation in a distribution relative to the maximum possible variation, indicating how evenly cases are distributed across categories.

Which of These Statements Best Represents the Index of Qualitative