What Are Measures of Dispersion and How Are They Different

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Essay

What are measures of dispersion and how are they different from measures of central tendency in terms of what we learn from them?

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Definitions:

Status Offense

An action that is considered a violation of the law only because of the offender’s status as a minor, such as truancy or running away from home.

Running Away

An act often associated with children or adolescents leaving home or a care situation, typically to escape perceived issues or conflicts.

Primary School

The first stage of formal education, typically for children from about five to eleven years old.

James Marcia's Identity Statuses

A framework identifying four stages of psychological identity development: achievement, moratorium, foreclosure, and diffusion.