This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Of the following, the measures which comes closest to ratio scaling are a. the numbers of people ... (Read 81 times)

azncindy619

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 562
Of the following, the measures which comes closest to ratio scaling are
 
  a. the numbers of people using fluoride versus non-fluoride toothpaste
  b. the final standings of the American League East's baseball teams
  c. the area codes used for direct telephone dialing
  d. the salaries of a group of factory workers

Question 2

When a distribution of interval or ratio values is skewed, the _____ is used because _____.
 
  a. mode; it describes the highest frequency.
  b. median; extreme values distort the mean.
  c. mean; it provides the mathematical center of the distribution.
  d. mean; interval and ratio values allow calculations.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

meganmoser117

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 303
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b




azncindy619

  • Member
  • Posts: 562
Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


momolu

  • Member
  • Posts: 320
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library