Between 1979 and 2012, the Number of Women Elected to State

question 45

Multiple Choice

Between 1979 and 2012, the number of women elected to state legislatures

• A) slightly increased from 7% to 10%
• B) dramatically increased from 10% to 24%
• C) slightly decreased from 45% to 41%
• D) remained the same

Discuss the impact of data skewness and choices of measures of central tendency.

Recognize the calculation method for median with an even number of scores.

Analyze the impact of extreme scores on measures of central tendency.

Understand the different levels of measurement and their characteristics.

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Definitions:

Tradable Permits

Government-issued rights or allowances that permit the holder to emit a certain amount of a substance; can be bought, sold, or traded.

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that is not owned by anyone, but is available for use by everyone, often leading to overuse and depletion.

Marginal Social Benefit

The extra advantage to the community when one additional unit of a product or service is made.

Negative Externalities

External costs.