If test scores differed significantly from the mean, you would expect a ______.
A) small range
B) small variance
C) large variance
D) large median

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A large variance indicates that the scores are spread out from the mean, which would indicate significant differences from the mean. A small range or small variance would indicate that the scores are clustered around the mean, which would not show significant differences from the mean. The median is not relevant in this context as test scores are typically reported using the mean.

If Test Scores Differed Significantly from the Mean, You Would