Which of the following sets of numbers has the smallest standard deviation?
A) 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
B) 1, 5, 10, 15, 20
C) 300, 300, 300, 300, 300
D) 1, 1, 1, 30, 30

Name: Which of the following sets of numbers has the smallest standard deviation? A) 100, 101, 102, 103, 104 B) 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 C) 300, 300, 300, 300, 300 D) 1, 1, 1, 30, 30
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The set C has all identical numbers, so the standard deviation is zero, which is the smallest possible value for standard deviation.

Which of the Following Sets of Numbers Has the Smallest