The Distribution of Salaries of Professional Basketball Players Is Skewed

question 125

Multiple Choice

The distribution of salaries of professional basketball players is skewed to the right. Which measure of centraltendency would be the best measure to determine the location of the center of the distribution?

• A) median
• B) mode
• C) mean
• D) frequency

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Definitions:

Informational Influence

A social influence process where individuals change their thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors based on information or evidence from others.

Minimal Groups

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Normative Influence

Refers to the impact of societal norms on an individual's behavior, often leading to conformity in order to gain social acceptance or avoid social disapproval.

Informational Influence

A form of social influence that involves changing one's behavior or beliefs based on the information received from others.