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BIO 201 Objective Question

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What metric is defined as the mathematical square of the standard deviation divided by the mean, or expressed as a percentage (SD / Mean * 100) to measure assay precision?
Options
A Coefficient of Variation (%CV)
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B Standard Error of the Mean (SEM)
C Variance Ratio (F-value)
D Relative Risk Ratio (RR)
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Coefficient of Variation (%CV) measures analytical repeatability and precision, reflecting sample dispersion relative to the mean.

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