When Asked to Define 'Popularity,' Brianna Says, "It's When Everyone

question 42

Multiple Choice

When asked to define 'popularity,' Brianna says, "It's when everyone likes you." When asked the same question, Chrissy says, "It's the number of friends you have." How do the two girls' definitions differ

• A)Brianna's is an operational definition; Chrissy's is not.
• B)Brianna's is a procedural definition; Chrissy's is not.
• C)Chrissy's is an operational definition; Brianna's is not.
• D)Chrissy's is a conceptual definition; Brianna's is not.

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Definitions:

Bell-shaped Distribution

A graphical representation of data where the peak of the curve represents the most common occurrence, tapering off symmetrically on both sides, typical of a normal distribution.

Normal Curve

Also known as the bell curve, it is a graphical representation of a normal distribution of data where most observations cluster around the central peak and taper off symmetrically towards either end.

Extreme Scores

Values or outcomes in statistical data that are significantly higher or lower than the majority of the data set, often influencing the overall analysis and interpretations.

Central Tendency

A statistical measure that identifies a single value as representative of an entire distribution of data, such as the mean, median, or mode.