If Every Score in a Distribution Were to Be Increased

question 14

Multiple Choice

If every score in a distribution were to be increased by 12 points, what would be the effect on the mean and the median?

• A) The mean would not change, but the median would increase by 12 points.
• B) Both the mean and the median would increase by 12 points.
• C) The mean would increase by 12 points, but the median would not change.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Jaw-thrust Maneuver

An emergency procedure used to open the airway of an unconscious patient by moving the jaw forward without tilting the head or neck.

Analyzes The Rhythm

The process of examining the pattern or waves in an electrocardiogram (EKG) or other physiological signals to diagnose conditions.

Bag-mask Device

A hand-held device used to provide ventilation to a patient who is not breathing or who is breathing inadequately.

Automated External Defibrillator

A portable life-saving device designed to diagnose and treat sudden cardiac arrest with electrical therapy.