Which of the Following Descriptive Statistics Is an Appropriate Measure

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptive statistics is an appropriate measure for nominal scales?

• A) Mode
• B) Median
• C) Mean
• D) Range

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Definitions:

Accountant

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Asch Line Study

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Sherif Autokinetic Effect

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