When a Distribution Is Highly Skewed, We May Want to

question 13

Multiple Choice

When a distribution is highly skewed, we may want to

• A) use z-scores on the data
• B) use stanines on the data
• C) normalize the distribution
• D) ignore the data

Understand the significance of internal and external factors in health promotion and patient education.

Recognize the prerequisites for health as identified by the Ottawa Charter and their importance in health promotion.

Understand the concept of tertiary prevention and its application in nursing practice.

Understand the scope and definition of primary care within the health system.

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Definitions:

Late Pliocene

A geological time period that occurred about 3.6 to 2.58 million years ago, just before the Pleistocene, and is characterized by significant climatic changes that led to the current ice age.

Human Ancestors

Human ancestors refer to the earlier species and forms from which modern humans (Homo sapiens) evolved, highlighting the evolutionary pathway of human lineage.

Africa

The second largest continent in the world, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and ecosystems.

Saurischian

A clade of dinosaurs characterized by a lizard-hipped pelvic structure, including both the carnivorous theropods and the long-necked sauropodomorphs.