Compared to a Distribution of Scores, the Distribution of Means

question 131

Multiple Choice

Compared to a distribution of scores, the distribution of means has less spread because:

• A) extreme scores are averaged with less extreme scores or those in the opposite direction.
• B) sample size is smaller for means than for scores.
• C) standard error replaces standard deviation.
• D) central tendency pulls scores to the mean, resulting in less variability.

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Definitions:

Contingencies

Possible, future events or conditions that might affect the outcome of a plan or project, often requiring planning for different scenarios.

Disjunct

One of the alternatives or options presented in a disjunctive proposition or statement.

Disjunction

A logical operation yielding true if at least one of its operands (propositions) is true.

Self-Contradiction

A statement that directly contradicts itself, demonstrating a falsehood.