Which of the Following Describes the Hidden, Unstated, and Sometimes

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the hidden, unstated, and sometimes unintended consequences of activities within an organization or institution that all social institutions, including schools, have?

• A)manifest functions
• B)latent functions
• C) unobtrusive goals
• D) subjective goals

Understand the purposes and effects of transformations in data analysis.

Distinguish between explanatory and response variables.

Interpret scatterplots, including form, direction, strength, and the addition of categorical variables.

Recognize the importance of having positive values for logarithmic transformations.

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Definitions:

Least Squares Regression

A statistical method used to determine the line of best fit by minimizing the sum of the squares of the differences between observed and predicted values.

Textbooks

Educational books used as standard works for the study of particular subjects.

Coefficient Of Determination

A statistical measure, often represented as R^2, indicating the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variables.

Least Squares Line

A straight line that minimizes the sum of the squared differences between observed values and values predicted by the line.