Another name for the variance is the
A) standard deviation.
B) mean square.
C) extended range.
D) average deviation.

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The variance is defined as the average of the squared differences from the mean. This means it is measuring the variability of the data points around the mean. When we square the differences, we get mean square. Therefore, another name for the variance is the mean square.

Another Name for the Variance Is the