Multiple choice

If the standard deviation of a distribution is 6, then what is the value of its variance?

  1. 8

  2. 24

  3. 36

  4. 12
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Explanation

Variance is the square of the standard deviation. Variance = 6^2 = 36.

AI explanation

The variance of a distribution is defined as the square of its standard deviation. Given the standard deviation is 6, calculate the variance as 6 squared. This gives a variance of 36.

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