Gugu is in a class where the scores on the second midterm exam ranged from 75 to 85 points. Shaun is taking the same course, but in his section the scores ranged from 50 to 98 points. In this example the standard deviation in Gugu's class should be

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Since the range of scores in Gugu's class is narrower than Shaun's class, it is more likely that the standard deviation in Gugu's class is lower. The standard deviation measures the variability or spread of the data, and a smaller range indicates less variability in the data. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Gugu Is in a Class Where the Scores on the Second