The Greater the Variability in a Set of Scores

question 18

Multiple Choice

The greater the variability in a set of scores,

• A)the less accurately the scores are represented by one central score.
• B)the more accurately the scores are represented by one central score.
• C)the more similar and consistently close they are to the central score.
• D)the less similar and more consistently close they are to the central score.

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Definitions:

Sensory Loss

A decrease or loss in the ability to perceive or process external stimuli through one's senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell.

Compensation

A system of rewards or payments, often applied in work contexts, but also refers to psychological strategies individuals use to cover up weaknesses.

Isolation

The state of being separated from others or the feeling of being alone and unsupported.

Retirement

The period of one's life after leaving the workforce on a permanent basis, typically due to age or health issues.