The Median Scores of Two Groups Participating in a Study

question 4

Multiple Choice

The median scores of two groups participating in a study are exactly the same for a particular variable.This suggests that the

• A) average score is the same for both groups.
• B) the middle score is the same for both groups.
• C) the most frequent score is the same for both groups.
• D) groups are very much alike in relation to the variable.

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Definitions:

Initial Causal Hypothesis

The original assumption or proposition about the cause-and-effect relationship between variables, awaiting testing or verification.

Salient Aspect

A feature or characteristic that stands out prominently and is often the focus of attention or consideration.

Kelley's Covariation Model

a psychological theory that explains how individuals attribute cause to behavior based on the consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus of the observed action.

Consensus

General agreement among a group of people or within a community.