Variation signaled by individual fluctuations or patterns in the data is called
A) explained variation.
B) the standard deviation.
C) special or assignable causes.
D) common or chance causes.

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Special or assignable causes refer to specific factors that cause variation in the data, such as individual fluctuations or patterns. Explained variation refers to the variation that can be explained by a specific factor, while the standard deviation is a measure of the spread of the data. Common or chance causes refer to sources of variation that are inherent to the process and cannot be attributed to specific factors.

Variation Signaled by Individual Fluctuations or Patterns in the Data