Which Measure of Central Tendency Would Be the Most Appropriate

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which measure of central tendency would be the most appropriate for this set of data? 3 8 1 6 3 4 11 3 4 3 5

• A) mode
• B) variance
• C) mean
• D) median

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Definitions:

Muscular Relaxation

A technique used to reduce stress and anxiety by tensing and then slowly relaxing each muscle group in the body.

Learned Helplessness

A condition of passivity apparently created by exposure to inescapable aversive events. This condition inhibits or prevents learning in later situations in which escape or avoidance is possible.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation while teaching relaxation strategies.

Rational-Emotive Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by Albert Ellis that focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs and attitudes.