Which of the Following Should Have the Most Influence on the Choice

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should have the most influence on the choice to use the median or mean for summarizing the central tendency of quantitative variables?

• A) hypothesis of the researcher
• B) purpose of the statistical study
• C) number of study participants
• D) analysts preferred methodology

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Definitions:

Increasing In Size

The process where an organism or object grows in dimension and volume.

Increasing In Weight

The process of gaining body weight, which can be due to muscle mass, fat, or fluid increases.

FITT

An acronym for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type; a principle used in creating and managing exercise programs to achieve desired fitness outcomes.

Frequency

The rate at which an event or phenomenon occurs over a specific time period, often used in the context of exercise or other routines.