SAFE-SP · Question #12
A decrease in variability leads to an increase in what?
The correct answer is C. Predictability. Decreasing variability means outcomes cluster more tightly around a consistent value, which is precisely what predictability describes - when there is less spread or randomness in results, you can more reliably forecast what will happen next. Autonomy (A) relates to…
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A decrease in variability leads to an increase in what?
Options
- AAutonomy
- BOptions
- CPredictability
- DInnovation
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A2% (1)
- C93% (39)
- D5% (2)
Explanation
Decreasing variability means outcomes cluster more tightly around a consistent value, which is precisely what predictability describes - when there is less spread or randomness in results, you can more reliably forecast what will happen next. Autonomy (A) relates to independence and self-governance, which has no inherent connection to how much outcomes vary. Options (B) and Innovation (D) actually tend to decrease alongside variability, since reduced variation often signals less diversity of approaches or creative output.
Memory tip: Think of a vending machine - if it always dispenses the exact item you select (low variability), you can predict exactly what you'll get. High variability = surprise; low variability = predictability.
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