If There Is No Variability (All the Scores of the Variable

question 9

Multiple Choice

If there is no variability (all the scores of the variable have the same value) , measures of dispersion will equal

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) -1
• D) Cannot be calculated

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Definitions:

Lump-Sum Tax

A tax that is a fixed amount, no matter the change in circumstance of the taxed entity.

Marginal Income Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of a taxpayer’s income is taxed, indicating the percentage of an additional dollar of income that will be paid in taxes.

Tax Schedule

A chart or table that displays tax rates applied to various income levels, dictating how much tax is owed based on income.

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount on which the tax is levied.