Which measure of dispersion ensures lowest degree of reliability?

Range

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Mean deviation

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Quartile deviation

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Standard deviation

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Solution

The correct option is A Range
Range is defined as the difference between the highest(or largest ) and lowest(or smallest) observed value in a series. It is the most affected measures of dispersion by the extreme values of the series therefore it has the lowest degree of reliability.

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