Which of the following sets of data is likely to have the smallest standard deviation?
A) the distribution of SAT scores for students from your high school
B) the distribution of heights of students in an elementary school
C) the grade point averages of students from your high school's honors biology class
D) the amount that you and your friends pay for college tuition

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Honors biology classes typically have students who are high achievers and have similar academic abilities, which can result in a smaller range of GPA scores and therefore a smaller standard deviation. The other options have a wider potential range of scores or values, which could result in a larger standard deviation.

Which of the Following Sets of Data Is Likely to Have