Which of the Following Measures Is Not Affected by Extreme

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following measures is not affected by extreme values in the data?

• A) the mean
• B) the median
• C) the variance
• D) the range
• E) the standard deviation

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Definitions:

Effect Size

A quantitative measure of the magnitude of a phenomenon or the strength of the relationship between variables.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to arrive at a comprehensive conclusion, increasing the power and precision of the findings.

High Correlation

Indicates a strong relationship between two variables, where changes in one are closely associated with changes in the other.

Independent Variable

An independent variable is a factor in research that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.