The standard deviation of is referred to as the
A) standard mean of x.
B) standard error of the mean.
C) sample standard mean.
D) sample mean deviation.

Question

The standard deviation of  is referred to as the​
A) ​standard mean of x. 
B) ​standard error of the mean. 
C) ​sample standard mean. 
D) ​sample mean deviation.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "standard deviation" refers to the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of data, and the "standard error of the mean" is the standard deviation of sample means. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A and D aren't correct because they refer to "mean" instead of "standard deviation", and option C is not a commonly used term.

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