The Validity of the Data Is the Extent to Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

The validity of the data is the extent to which the data:

• A) Is guaranteed.
• B) Is real.
• C) Is believable.
• D) Measures what it purports to measure.

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Definitions:

Distribution

Describes the frequency or probability of all possible outcomes of a random variable.

Box Plots

Box plots, also known as box-and-whisker plots, are graphical representations used in descriptive statistics that show the distribution, central value, and variability of a dataset through quartiles, highlighting median, quartiles, and outliers in the data.

Medians

The middle value in a set of numbers, dividing the data set into two halves.

Histograms

A visual depiction showcasing how numerical data is spread out, illustrated through bars of varying heights.