An Alternative to Dummy Coding Using the Values of -1

question 45

Short Answer

An alternative to dummy coding using the values of -1 and +1 to represent two categories of responses is known as ____________________.

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Definitions:

United States Census

A nationwide survey conducted every ten years in the United States to collect demographic, economic, and housing data about the population.

Racial Categories

Socially constructed classifications of humans based on physical traits, ancestry, or genetics, often used to distinguish and segregate people.

Racial Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about specific racial groups that are often inaccurate and harmful, contributing to prejudice and discrimination.

American Anthropology

A branch of anthropology focused on the cultural, social, and biological aspects of human beings, emphasizing fieldwork and cross-cultural studies in the Americas.