Which of the following statements is correct?
A) The range is found by taking the difference between the high and low values and dividing by 2.
B) The interquartile range is found by taking the difference between the 1st and 3rd quartiles and dividing that value by 2.
C) The standard deviation is expressed in terms of the original units of measurement but the variance is not.
D) The values of the standard deviation may be either positive or negative,while the value of the variance will always be positive.
E) None of these statements is true.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The standard deviation is indeed expressed in the original units of measurement, making comparisons and interpretations in the context of the data set straightforward. On the other hand, the variance is expressed in the units squared, which does not directly correspond to the original units of measurement.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct