In Emma's Sociology Discussion Group 4 of the 5 Students

question 52

Multiple Choice

In Emma's sociology discussion group 4 of the 5 students are between the ages of 19 and 23; the fifth student is 54 years old. If Emma wants to report the statistic that best represents the "average" age for her discussion group, she should report either

• A) the mean or the median, because these numbers are typically the same.
• B) the mean or the mode, because these number are not affected by extreme scores.
• C) the median or the mode, because these numbers will be more representative.
• D) the mean or the standard deviation, so additional statistics can be calculated.

---

Definitions:

Work Behavior

The actions or conduct of an employee within a workplace setting, affecting productivity and workplace harmony.

Complex Statistical Analyses

The application of advanced statistical methods and techniques to analyze large and/or complicated data sets to uncover patterns, trends, and insights.

Task Inventories

Comprehensive listings of tasks and responsibilities associated with specific jobs, used for job analysis, training, and performance evaluation.

Position Analysis Questionnaire

A standardized tool used in human resource management to evaluate the job duties and requirements of a position by analyzing various factors related to the job.