When a Distribution Is Skewed to the Right, It Means

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a distribution is skewed to the right, it means that:

• A)there are more scores piled up at the high end of the range
• B)the scores are evenly distributed
• C)there are more scores piled up at the low end of the range
• D)there is a ceiling effect

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about the world through their sensory impressions and motor activities.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children (ages 7-12 approximately) gain a better understanding of mental operations, leading to more logical thoughts about concrete events.

Formal Operational

The stage of cognitive development, according to Piaget, where individuals can think abstractly and systematically.

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into pre-existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.