One of the advantages of the standard deviation is that it is a measure of variation that is also:
A) Measure of variability that uses a normal or bell-shaped curve interpretation
B) calculated as part of the frequency distribution
C) included in the range
D) applicable when calculating the mode and median
E) easily calculated when preparing a percentage frequency distribution

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The standard deviation is a measure of variation that uses a normal or bell-shaped curve interpretation, making it useful for assessing the spread or dispersion of data. It is not calculated as part of the frequency distribution, included in the range, applicable when calculating the mode and median, or easily calculated when preparing a percentage frequency distribution, so options B, C, D, and E are not the best choices.

One of the Advantages of the Standard Deviation Is That