Correct option is C
Solution:
· Standard deviation does measure spread from the mean → A is true.
· A smaller standard deviation means lower variation, not higher → R is false.
Correct Answer: (c)
Question
Assertion (A): Standard deviation measures the spread of data from the mean.
Reason (R): A smaller standard deviation implies higher variation in data.
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