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Which of the following provides a quantitative measure of the differences between scores in a distribution and describes the degree to which the scores are spread out or clustered together?

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While measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) tell you where the center of a distribution is, measures of variability (standard deviation, variance) tell you how far away the data points are from that center.

Updated On: Jul 18, 2026

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The Correct Option is D

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B	Median	II	The extent of individual differences around the central tendency
C	Mode	III	Average
D	Variability	IV	The point above and below which lies 50% of the scores

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B	Ordinal	II	Diagnostic groups of Mental Disorders
C	Interval	III	Measurement of weight
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