Two similar data sets are being compared. The standard deviation of Set A is 4.8. The standard deviation of Set B is 6.5.

Question

Two similar data sets are being compared. The standard deviation of Set A is 4.8. The standard deviation of Set B is 6.5.
Which statement about the data sets is true?

a)The mean of the data in Set B is greater than the mean of the data in Set A.
b)The spread of the data in Set B is greater than the spread of the data in Set A.
c)The spread of the data in Set A is greater than the spread of the data in Set B.
d)The mean of the data in Set A is greater than the mean of the data in Set B.

girlly · Accepted Answer

Its B your welcome :)

Damon · Answer

Standard deviation is a measure of spread. Big sigma means big spread.

Arthur Chrisford · Answer

suck A / D Im not really sure if its (a) or (d)