alleryStart learning →When the mean is close to zero, the coefficient of variation tends to:
ABecome very large
BApproach zero
CStay equal to 1
DEqual the median
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Become very large
Dividing the SD by a mean near zero gives a very large ratio.
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