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The standard deviation is the __________ of the variance?

Correct answer: B. square root

  • A. square
  • B. square root
  • C. cube
  • D. cube root

Explanation

Variance is expressed in squared units, whereas standard deviation returns the measure to the original units by taking the square root of variance. Hence, standard deviation is the square root of variance.

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