This Graphic Representation of the Data from an Exercise and Health

question 105

Multiple Choice

This graphic representation of the data from an exercise and health study shows the number of hours of aerobic exercise that people in the study did weekly before they were recruited.This type of graph is called a _____ and because most people have low scores it is _____.

• A)frequency polygon; negatively skewed
• B)histogram; positively skewed
• C)frequency polygon; positively skewed
• D)histogram; negatively skewed

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Definitions:

Expectancy Model

A psychological theory that explains motivation as a function of individuals' expectations about their ability to perform tasks, the expected outcomes of these tasks, and the value they place on these outcomes.

Valence

refers to the intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event, object, or situation.

Task Identity

The degree to which a job involves completing a whole, identifiable piece of work from start to finish.

Visible Outcome

An observable and measurable result or effect that can be directly attributed to a specific action or set of actions.