On Which of the Following Do Most People Score near the Middle

question 402

Multiple Choice

On which of the following do most people score near the middle of the score range with very few having extremely high or low scores?

• A) normal or bell-shaped curve
• B) skewed deviation curve
• C) U-shaped curve
• D) scatter plot

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Definitions:

Fugitive Slave Law

Laws passed by the United States Congress in 1793 and 1850 that provided for the return of slaves who escaped from one state into another state or territory.

Runaway Slaves

Enslaved individuals who fled from their owners in search of freedom or less oppressive conditions, a common phenomenon in the history of slavery in the Americas.

Underground Railroad

A network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the early to mid-19th century, used by African American slaves to escape into free states and Canada.

1848 Election

A U.S. presidential election where Whig party candidate Zachary Taylor defeated Democratic candidate Lewis Cass, amidst the backdrop of discussions about slavery's extension into new territories.