Twelve Randomly Chosen Students Were Asked How Many Times They

question 128

Multiple Choice

Twelve randomly chosen students were asked how many times they had missed class during a certain semester, with this result: 2, 1, 5, 1, 1, 3, 4, 3, 1, 1, 5, 18. For this sample, the median is:

• A)2.
• B)3.
• C)3.5.
• D)2.5.

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Definitions:

Concept of G

The concept of general intelligence, suggesting a single, overarching measure of cognitive ability that influences performance on various tasks.

Intelligence

The ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge, to solve problems, and adapt to new situations.

Core Ability

Refers to the fundamental skill or capacity that is essential for performing a wide range of tasks or activities.

Fluid Intelligence

The capacity to reason quickly and think abstractly, enabling problem-solving in novel situations.