What is the standard deviation used for?

As a measure of central tendency
As a measure of dispersion
As a measure of spread of data that are normally distributed
As a measure of the error of the mean value
As a measure of spread of data that are normally distributed  B is also correct but is not as good an answer as choice C.

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Given that 1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa, how can a systolic BP measurement of 120 mmHg be converted to a measurement in kPa?
A. Divide 120 by 0.133
B. Multiply 120 by 0.133
C. Divide 0.133 by 120
D. Add 0.133โ€“120
How many micrograms are there in 0.25 g?
A. 250
B. 25,000
C. 250,000
D. 25,000,000
What is meant when a person’s mass is stated as 73.6 kg? That:
A. The mass is closer to 73.6 than it is to 73.7 or 73.5.
B. The mass is closer to 73.6 than to any other value.
C. The mass is between 73.5 and 73.7.
D. The mass is 73.6 ยฑ0.1 kg.
How many milligrams are there in 1 ฮผg?
A. 0.001
B. 1000
C. 0.1
D. 1000 000
How many micrograms are there in 1 mg?
A. 0.001
B. 0.1
C. 100
D. 1000
What is the result of converting 650 ฮผg to mg?
A. 0.650
B. 6.50
C. 65
D. 65,000
What is 1.25 g converted to micrograms?
A. 125
B. 1250
C. 12,500
D. 1,250,000

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