3. Jean's scores on five mathematics tests were 98, 97, 99, 98, and 96. Her scores on five English tests were 78, 84, 95, 72, and 79. Which statement is true about the standard deviations for the scores? 1) The standard deviation for the English scores is greater than the standard deviation for the math scores. 2) The standard deviation for the math scores is greater than the standard deviation for the English scores. 3) The standard deviations for both sets of scores are equal. 4) More information is needed to determine the relationship between the standard deviations.

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3. Jean's scores on five mathematics tests were 98, 97, 99, 98, and 96. Her scores on five English tests were 78, 84, 95,
72, and 79. Which statement is true about the standard deviations for the scores?
1) The standard deviation for the English scores is greater than the standard deviation for the
math scores.
2) The standard deviation for the math scores is greater than the standard deviation for the
English scores.
3) The standard deviations for both sets of scores are equal.
4) More information is needed to determine the relationship between the standard deviations.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Jean's scores on five mathematics tests were 98, 97, 99, 98, and 96. Her scores on five English tests were 78, 84, 95, 72, and 79. Which statement is true about the standard deviations for the scores? 1) The standard deviation for the English scores is greater than the standard deviation for the math scores. 2) The standard deviation for the math scores is greater than the standard deviation for the English scores. 3) The standard deviations for both sets of scores are equal. 4) More information is needed to determine the relationship between the standard deviations.
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