Carmella is in a class where the scores on the second midterm exam ranged from 75 to 85 points. Conrad is taking the same course, but in his section the scores ranged from 50 to 98 points. In this example, what can be said about the standard deviations in the two classes?

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The range of scores in Carmella's class is narrower, which leads to a smaller spread of scores and therefore a lower standard deviation. In contrast, Conrad's class has a wider range of scores, resulting in a larger spread of scores and a higher standard deviation. Therefore, the standard deviation will be lower in Carmella's class.

Carmella Is in a Class Where the Scores on the Second