Effective communication consists of
a. verbal and nonverbal communication and speaking clearly and loudly
b. verbal communication and stereotyping
c. verbal and nonverbal communication and active listening skills
d. nonverbal communication and minimal interruptions

The average month end closing stock price for company a over the past year is $34.57 with a standard deviation of $4.65. the average month end closing stock price for company b over the same period is $26.15 with a standard deviation of $7.45. based on this data, we can conclude that the stock price for company a is more consistent when compared to the stock price for company b.