The Distributional Error That Occurs When the Reviewer Rates Everyone

question 55

Multiple Choice

The distributional error that occurs when the reviewer rates everyone near the top of a rating scale is known as _____.

• A) contrast error
• B) strictness
• C) halo error
• D) horns error
• E) leniency

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Definitions:

Bell-Shaped

Describes the graphical representation of a normal distribution, where most values cluster around a central peak and the distribution tapers off symmetrically towards both tails.

Standard Normal Distribution

A distribution of probability that displays symmetry around its mean, highlighting that instances near the mean happen more often than those far from it.

Mean

The mean of a number set, determined by dividing the total sum of the numbers by the count of numbers present.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the variation or dispersion of a set of numerical values.