The following are advantages of standard deviation EXCEPT that it

a

has greater practical utility In sampling

b

is a good measure of dispersion since all the values are used in its calculation

c

is important and useful in the analysis of T- Test

d

is not a sound mathematical index

e

is the most popular measure of dispersion in distribution

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mimirocks
5 years ago

How is having greater practical UTILITY in sampling not an advantage?

Fire123wolfgirl
3 months ago

Standard deviation is considered a sound mathematical index because it is based on all values in a distribution and is capable of further algebraic treatment. It is the most reliable and widely used measure of dispersion. Claiming it is not a sound mathematical index is an incorrect statement and therefore the "except" answer.
Why other options are incorrect
❌ A. has greater practical utility in sampling: This is a true advantage. Standard deviation is more stable than other measures when multiple samples are taken from the same population.

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