The coefficient of variation (V) can be defined as the
A) expected value multiplied by the standard deviation.
B) standard deviation divided by the mean (expected value).
C) mean (expected value) divided by the standard deviation.
D) standard deviation squared, divided by the expected value.

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The coefficient of variation is defined as the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean (expected value) of a probability distribution. Therefore, the correct choice is B, which states that the coefficient of variation is equal to the standard deviation divided by the mean.

The Coefficient of Variation (V) Can Be Defined as the