When comparing the following two distributions, which of the following statements is true? Data Set #1: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
Data Set #2: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
A) Data Set #1 has a smaller mean than Data Set #2.
B) Data Set #1 has a larger standard deviation than Data Set #2.
C) Both data sets have the same range.
D) The mean is larger than the median in both data sets.

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Data Set #1 has a larger standard deviation than Data Set #2 because its values are more spread out from the mean compared to Data Set #2.

When Comparing the Following Two Distributions, Which of the Following