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Part 1
If a set of test scores has a large range but a small standard​ deviation, describe what this means about​ students' performance on the test.
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Part 1
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
Most of​ students' test scores are around the mean.
B.
Most of​ students' test scores are around the​ mean, except that few students got scores much greater than the mean and few students got scores much less than the mean.
C.
Most of​ students' test scores are around the​ mean, except that few students got scores much less than the mean.
D.
Most of​ students' test scores are around the​ mean, except that few students got scores much greater than the mean.

Answer 1

B. Most of the students' test scores are around the mean, except that a few students got scores much greater than the mean and a few got scores much less than the mean.