Of two golfers, each of whom drives the ball the same average distance, the one with the smaller standard deviation would be
A) the more consistent
B) the less consistent
C) the one more apt, on a given shot, to drive the ball further
D) none of these, since they both drive the same average distance

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The smaller standard deviation indicates less variability in the golfer's drives, meaning they are more consistent.

Of Two Golfers, Each of Whom Drives the Ball the Same