Each Value in a Data Set May Be Referred to as Either

question 48

Multiple Choice

Each value in a data set may be referred to as either a data value or a(n) ____________.

• A) subdata
• B) datum
• C) point
• D) atom

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Definitions:

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of values, calculated as the sum of all values divided by the total number of values.

Deviation

The amount by which a single measurement differs from a fixed value such as the mean or expected value.

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve representing the distribution of values, scores, or measurements where most occurrences take place near the average.

Scores

Quantitative values assigned or obtained to represent certain characteristics or outcomes in data.