Question

The coefficient of variation of data pertaining to goals scored by two teams A and B in a football season are 2.5 and 7.2 respectively. The true statement is:

• A. Team B is more consistent than team A
• B. Two teams are equally consistent
• C. Team A is more consistent than team B
• D. The s.ds. of team A and team B are

Answer 1

The correct option is C Team A is more consistent than team B

In two groups of data, the lesser C.V of a group is consistent than the other group.
Since C.V. of the team A is 2.5 is less than C.V. of team B, we can conclude that team A is more consistent.