The standard deviation, ,is a measure of how far scores deviate from
A)the median.
B)each other.
C)the mean.
D)the most frequently occurring score.

Question

The standard deviation,  ,is a measure of how far scores deviate from
A)the median. 
B)each other. 
C)the mean. 
D)the most frequently occurring score.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The standard deviation is a measure of how far scores deviate from the mean. This makes it a measure of the variability or spread of the data around the average score. The other options (median, mode) do not take into account the entire distribution of scores and are only measures of central tendency.

The Standard Deviation, ,Is a Measure of How Far