A Statistic That Describes a Location Within a Data Set

question 36

Multiple Choice

A statistic that describes a location within a data set is a ________.

• A)measure of variability
• B)measure of shapes
• C)measure of occasion
• D)measure of location

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum and important in the regulation of reproduction, preparing the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg and maintaining pregnancy.

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in the response to stress and metabolism regulation, including the control of blood sugar levels.

Prolactin

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in lactating females and has various other effects in both sexes.

Inhibin

Inhibin is a hormone that negatively regulates the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and is essential in the control of reproductive function.