Under What Conditions Is the Assumption That the Dependent Variable

question 88

Multiple Choice

Under what conditions is the assumption that the dependent variable is assessed on a scale measure NOT met?

• A) We are cautious about generalizing the results.
• B) The sample size is greater than 30.
• C) The data are clearly ratio.
• D) The data are clearly nominal or ordinal.

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Definitions:

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The tendency of one’s expectations to affect one’s behavior in such a way as to make the expectations more likely to occur.

In-Group

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Out-Group

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Pariah

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