This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: In a normal distribution, the highest frequency of scores occurs for scores that are _____. a. ... (Read 443 times)

Starlight

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
on: Jun 19, 2018
In a normal distribution, the highest frequency of scores occurs for scores that are _____.
 
  a. near the mean c. at all values along the X-axis
  b. extremely low or extremely high d. near the highest value on the X-axis

Question 2

The extent to which scores in a distribution tend to spread out away from the mean is called _____.
 
  a. dispersion c. both a and b
  b. variability d. central tendency


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

vickyvicksss

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 351
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
In a normal, or bell-shaped distribution, scores near the mean have higher frequencies than scores farther away from the mean.

Answer to Question 2

C
Dispersion and variability both refer to the same thing: the amount of spread in a distribution of scores.


Starlight

  • Member
  • Posts: 567
Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent

TheNamesImani

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

No drugs are available to relieve parathyroid disease. Parathyroid disease is caused by a parathyroid tumor, and it needs to be removed by surgery.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.

Hip Typically occurs as a result of a fall; with osteoporosis, hip fractures can occur as a result o Hip Typically occurs as a result of a fall; with osteoporosis, hip fractures can occur as a result o
A, Normal intravertebral disk; B, herniated disk. A, Normal intravertebral disk; B, herniated disk.
Normal defese mechanisms against infection Normal defese mechanisms against infection
Sickled and normal red blood cells. Sickled and normal red blood cells.
A normal chest X-ray. A normal chest X-ray.
How wide must a narrow slit be if the first diffraction minimum occurs at 12 with laser light ... How wide must a narrow slit be if the first diffraction minimum occurs at 12 with laser light ...
Video: Ear Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library