The standard deviation of the first $n$ natural numbers is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $\sqrt{\frac{n^2 - 1}{2}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\frac{n^2 - 1}{3}}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\frac{n^2 - 1}{4}}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{\frac{n^2 - 1}{12}}$

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