Heather Selects a Sample of Introductory Psychology Students to Participate

question 67

Multiple Choice

Heather selects a sample of introductory psychology students to participate in her survey research. Most of the students in the sample are 18 to 20 years of age; however, there are a few older students in their 50s among her participants. To capture the central tendency of her participants' ages, Heather might consider reporting the ______ rather than the ______.

• A)mean; median
• B)median; mean
• C)median; mode
• D)mode; median

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Definitions:

Cash Basis

An accounting method that recognizes revenues and expenses only when money is actually received or paid out.

Sales Adjusted

The revision of sales figures to reflect returns, allowances for damaged goods, or changes due to promotional strategies, providing an accurate net sales number.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recognized only when cash is received or paid, respectively, not when the transactions occur.

Cost of Goods Sold

The total direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold in a company.