if the range of data set a is larger than the range of data set b, then the standard deviation of set a is (always, sometimes or never) larger than the standard deviation of set b....i think its always but i have to get this question right!

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anonymous · Answer

any ideas @qpHalcy0n ?

anonymous · Answer

Negative. There is no direct relation there.
You can devise a set where the range is very very large, but the deviation is minimal.

anonymous · Answer

In MOST cases, the standard deviation for a large range will be higher, but definitely not always.

anonymous · Answer

oo ok...thanks for going over that for me!!