When Data Are Measured on an Ordinal Scale, the __________

question 59

Multiple Choice

When data are measured on an ordinal scale, the __________ is the most appropriate descriptive measure.

• A) median
• B) standard deviation
• C) mean
• D) mode

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Definitions:

Horticultural Therapy

An adjunct therapy to occupational and physical therapy that has people view nature, visit a healing garden or a wander garden, or actually participate in gardening to decrease social isolation, foster interactions with others, stimulate the five senses, provide leisure activities, improve motor function, provide a sense of achievement, and improve self-esteem.

Mental Health Issues

Conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood, potentially impacting daily functioning and well-being.

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi in body tissues, which can lead to symptoms and disease.

Animal-Assisted Therapy

A therapeutic intervention that incorporates animals, such as dogs or horses, to promote mental and physical health improvement in humans.