A Friend of Yours Assigned a Code of 1 to "Male

question 18

Multiple Choice

A friend of yours assigned a code of 1 to "male" and a code of 2 to "female" on the variable sex.Your friend asked the computer to compute the average score on sex.The computer printout contained the following information: mean=1.38,standard deviation=.43,median=1.4,and mode=1.0.You advise your friend that the best measure(s) of central tendency to report is(are) the

• A)mean
• B)standard deviation
• C)median
• D)mode
• E)the mean,the median,and the mode are equally appropriate

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Definitions:

Arbitrary Inference

Distortion of thinking in which a person draws a conclusion that is not based on any evidence.

Distortion

An alteration in the perception or representation of something, leading to a misinterpretation or miscommunication.

Cognitive Distortions

Irrational, flawed, or negative patterns of thinking that can contribute to feelings of depression, anxiety, and a distorted view of the world.

Aaron Beck

A psychiatrist and psychotherapist recognized for pioneering cognitive therapy, especially for his work on cognitive behavior therapy for depression.