Mr. Fowler’s science class grew two different varieties of plants as part of an experiment. When the plant samples were fully grown, they compared their heights.
Plant variety Height of plant (inches) Mean Mean absolute
deviation (inches)
Variety A 12, 18, 23, 13, 24 18 4.4
Variety B 13, 17, 11, 10, 14 13 2
Based on these data, which statement is true?

A.
The height of a plant from variety B is likely to be closer to the mean.
B.
The height of a plant from variety A is likely to be closer to the mean.
C.
The maximum height for plants from variety B is greater than for variety A.
D.
Plants from variety A always grow taller than plants from variety B.