The measure of __________ refers to the degree to which the numbers in a data set differ from one another and from the overall average (or mean)of that data set.
A) extremeness
B) outliers
C) difference
D) variability

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Variability is the measure of how spread out the data is, taking into account differences between individual data points and the overall average. This can be measured through various methods such as range, standard deviation, or variance. Choice A, extremeness, is not a commonly used statistical term and is not an accurate definition for the measure of variability. Choice B, outliers, refers to individual data points that are significantly different from the rest of the data and may influence measures of variability but do not define it. Choice C, difference, is too general and does not specify the context of the measure.

The Measure of __________ Refers to the Degree to Which