The Major Problem with the Mode as a Measure of Central

question 111

Multiple Choice

The major problem with the mode as a measure of central tendency is that:

• A)there can be only one modal score
• B)there can be more than one modal score
• C)the mode is insensitive to variability
• D)the mode is insensitive to kurtosis

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Definitions:

Analytic Comparisons

Comparisons made using analytical methods to understand differences or similarities between groups or variables.

Planned Comparisons

Comparisons built into a research design prior to data collection.

F-ratio

A ratio used in ANOVA tests to determine whether the variances between means are significantly different.

T-test

A statistical test used to compare the means of two groups to determine if there is a significant difference between them.