When Measuring Central Tendency by Calculating the Mean, You Should

question 7

Multiple Choice

When measuring central tendency by calculating the mean, you should also consider the impact of _______________ which may skew the result.

• A) positive skew
• B) negative skew
• C) outliers
• D) median scores

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Determinants

Factors that mutually influence each other, as in the interplay between an individual's behavior, personal factors, and environment.

Determinism

The philosophical belief that all events, including moral choices, are completely determined by previously existing causes.

Triadic Reciprocality

A concept in social cognitive theory suggesting that human behavior is influenced by the interaction of personal factors, behavior, and the environment.

Cognitive Factors

Refer to mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning that influence behavior and learning.