The Average Score on a Variable (E

question 10

Multiple Choice

The average score on a variable (e.g., a measure of delinquency) among a study sample is called the:

• A)mean
• B)parameter
• C)peak value
• D)point estimate
• E)standard deviation

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Definitions:

Distributive Justice

The ethical concept concerning the fair distribution of resources among members of a society.

Earned

Acquired or deserved as a result of effort or action.

Deserve

refers to having earned or being worthy of a specific outcome or treatment due to one's actions or qualities.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently, often used in contexts of personal and political freedom.