If the Dependent Variable Is Measured on an Ordinal Level

question 88

Multiple Choice

If the dependent variable is measured on an ordinal level that seriously departs from interval characteristics,then a _____ test is typically used.

• A)parametric
• B)nonparametric

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Definitions:

Reliability Correlation

A statistical measure that assesses the consistency and stability of a psychological test or measurement over time.

Median

A measure of central tendency in statistics, representing the middle value in a set of data when arranged in order.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values from the mean value.

Percentile Score

The percentage of people someone scores higher than on a scale or test; a score at the 90th percentile means someone scores higher than 90% of the people who took the scale.