Which one of these is a measure of dispersion ?
Correct answer: A. range
- A. range
- B. parameter
- C. median
- D. mean
Explanation
The range is a measure of dispersion because it shows the distance between the highest and lowest observations. The mean and median measure central tendency, while a parameter describes a population characteristic.
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