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Standard deviation measures:
ASpread of data around the mean
BAverage value
CMaximum value
DMedian
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Spread of data around the mean
1. Mean shows central tendency; SD shows dispersion.
2. Higher SD = data more spread from mean.
3. Hence spread of data around the mean.
_Source: UGC NET Paper 1 Study Book (ugc-net.com class notes) — Standard Deviation_