Measures of variability are used to
a. summarize and describe the extent to which scores in a distribution differ from one another.
b. summarize and describe the extent to which scores in a distribution differ from the extreme scores.
c. make appropriate decisions regarding graph size, shape, and style.
d. summarize and describe measures of central tendency.
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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