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The measure of dispersion is changed by a change of_____________?
Correct answer: B. Scale
- A. Origin
- B. Scale
- C. Algebraic Signs
- D. None
Explanation
Changing the origin adds or subtracts a constant and leaves spread unchanged, but changing the scale multiplies dispersion measures. Therefore, dispersion is affected by a change of scale.
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