Which Measure of Center Is Meaningful When the Data Are

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which measure of center is meaningful when the data are qualitative?

• A) the mean
• B) the median
• C) the mode
• D) all of the these
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Acute Stress Disorder

A reaction sometimes observed in individuals who have experienced a trauma, characterized by flashbacks and recurrent nightmares.

Dissociation

A psychological process where there is a disconnection or separation of thoughts, emotions, awareness, or identity.

Flashbacks

Sudden, intense, and vivid recollections of past experiences, often traumatic, that can emerge without warning.

Blood-Injection-Injury Phobia

A specific phobia involving fear of blood, injury, or receiving injections, often leading to fainting.