AP Statisticsmediummcq1 pt
The standard deviation of a random variable is
A.the square root of its variance
B.the square of its variance
C.its expected value
D.its median
Explanation
Core Concept
Standard deviation is variance's root.
Correct Answer
Athe square root of its variance
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