The Effect of a Logarithmic Transformation on a Variable That

question 35

True/False

The effect of a logarithmic transformation on a variable that is skewed to the right by a few large values is to "squeeze" the values together and make the distribution more symmetric.

---

Definitions:

Self-Acceptance

The understanding and embracing of one's own strengths and weaknesses without undue self-criticism.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to help patients overcome phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Transference

A psychological phenomenon where feelings, desires, and expectations from one person are unconsciously redirected and applied to another person, often discussed in psychoanalytic contexts.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic technique and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on understanding unconscious motives and conflicts.