Both data sets have a mean of 

195195. 

One has a standard deviation of​ 16, and the other has a standard deviation of 24.

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Which data set has which​ deviation? 

A.

​(a) has a standard deviation of 16 and​ (b) has a standard deviation of ​ 24, because the data in​ (b) have less variability.

B.

​(a) has a standard deviation of 24 and​ (b) has a standard deviation of​ 16, because the data in​ (a) have more variability.

Let's break down the problem and the options provided.

We have two data sets, both with the same mean (\(195195\)), but different standard deviations: one is \(16\) and the other is \(24\). The standard deviation measures how spread out the data points are from the mean. The larger the standard deviation, the more variability (or spread) the data has.

Now, let's analyze the choices:

- **Choice A**:  
  - (a) has a standard deviation of \(16\), and  
  - (b) has a standard deviation of \(24\),  
  - Reason: Because the data in (b) have less variability.

- **Choice B**:  
  - (a) has a standard deviation of \(24\), and  
  - (b) has a standard deviation of \(16\),  
  - Reason: Because the data in (a) have more variability.

### Analysis:
- The standard deviation of \(24\) is **larger** than \(16\), meaning the data set with a standard deviation of \(24\) has more variability. 
- Therefore, the data set with more variability should have the **larger** standard deviation.
  
This means that **Choice B** is correct because the standard deviation of \(24\) corresponds to the data set with more variability (a), and the standard deviation of \(16\) corresponds to the data set with less variability (b).

### Final Answer:  
The correct choice is **B**:  
- **(a)** has a standard deviation of \(24\) because it has more variability, and  
- **(b)** has a standard deviation of \(16\) because it has less variability.

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Here are some follow-up questions you might find useful:

1. What is the formula for calculating standard deviation?
2. How does increasing the standard deviation affect the shape of the distribution?
3. Can two data sets have the same mean but different standard deviations? Why?
4. What other statistical measures are influenced by data variability?
5. How do outliers affect the standard deviation?

**Tip**: When comparing data sets, always check both the mean and standard deviation to fully understand the distribution's characteristics.

Both data sets have a mean of 195195. One has a standard deviation of​ 16, and the other has a standard deviation of 24. Which data set has which​ deviation? A. (a) has a standard deviation of 16 and (b) has a standard deviation of 24, because the data in (b) have less variability. B. (a) has a standard deviation of 24 and (b) has a standard deviation of 16, because the data in (a) have more variability.

Analyze two data sets with a mean of 195195 and different standard deviations. Learn how to identify which data set has more variability based on their standard deviations (16 and 24). This problem covers key concepts in statistics such as standard deviation and data variability, suitable for students in Grades 10-12.

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