The Mean Is Used Most Often in Behavioral Research Because

question 8

Multiple Choice

The mean is used most often in behavioral research because researchers tend to

• A)measure variables that have interval or ratio scores,and the scores form approximately normal distributions.
• B)conduct research in which the mathematical center of a distribution is required.
• C)conduct research in which only the most frequently occurring score is needed.
• D)measure variables that have interval or ratio scores,and the scores usually do not form a normal distribution.

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