A measure of _____ is a number that characterizes the amount of spread in a distribution of scores.
A)central tendency
B)effect size
C)correlation
D)variability

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Variability is the measure that characterizes the amount of spread or dispersion in a distribution of scores. Central tendency refers to the clustering of scores around the middle of the distribution. Effect size measures the magnitude of the relationship between variables. Correlation measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.

A Measure of _____ Is a Number That Characterizes the Amount