A Measure of Variability That Is Essentially an Average of the Sample

question 62

Multiple Choice

A measure of variability that is essentially an average of the sample variances is:

• A) the z score.
• B) between-groups variance.
• C) within-groups variance.
• D) the proportionate reduction in error.

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Definitions:

Positive Deviance

Actions considered deviant within a given context but later reinterpreted as appropriate or even heroic.

Heroic Deviance

Acts of deviance or disobedience that are celebrated or viewed as heroic owing to their perceived justice or benefit to society.

Given Context

The specific circumstances or background in which information is provided or an event occurs, influencing interpretation or understanding.

Positive Deviance

An approach focusing on individuals or groups within a community whose uncommon but successful behaviors or strategies enable them to find better solutions to a problem than peers who face the same challenges and barriers.