_____________is used to compare the variation or dispersion in two or more sets of data even though they are measured in different units?
Correct answer: C. Coefficient of Variation
- A. Range
- B. Standard Deviation
- C. Coefficient of Variation
- D. Mean Deviation
Explanation
The coefficient of variation compares standard deviation with the mean, usually as a percentage, so it is suitable for data measured in different units or with different scales. Range and standard deviation retain the original measurement units.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Descriptive Statistics
238 free Descriptive Statistics MCQs from Statistics, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Statistics questions like this
Statistics is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.
More Descriptive Statistics questions
Second moment about mean is_______________?
The Coefficient of Skewness is always zero for ____________ distribution?
In uni-model distribution, if mode is less than mean_______________?
If the standard deviation of the values 2, 4, 6, 8 is 2.58, then the standard deviation of the values 4, 6, 8, 10 is_______________?
Standard deviation is calculated from the Harmonic Mean (HM) ________________?
If a and b are two constants, then Var(a+bX) is_______________?