What Is the Scale of Measurement for the Dependent Variable

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Short Answer

What is the scale of measurement for the dependent variable?

Recognize the impact of physiological states on behavior.

Identify factors that influence the direction, persistence, and strength of motivation.

Explain the role of expectancy and value in goal-directed behavior.

Understand the physiological basis of the fight-or-flight response.

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Definitions:

Skewed

A description of data or distribution that is not symmetrical, leaning more heavily to one side, either to the right or left.

Symmetric

Having proportions that are well balanced or proportions that mirror each other on either side of a central axis.

Distribution Shape

The form or appearance of the graphical representation of a dataset, indicating how data is dispersed or spread.

Standard Deviation

A statistic that quantifies the dispersion or spread of a set of numerical data from its mean.