Which of the Following Student Characteristics Is an Example of a Rank-Order

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following student characteristics is an example of a rank-order variable?

• A)grade point average (3.2,2.5,etc.)
• B)number of friends (0,1,etc.)
• C)birth position in the family (first,second,etc.)
• D)nationality (U.S.,Japanese,etc.)

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the capacity to recall words, concepts, and numbers which is essential for the understanding of language.

Procedural Memory

Refers to the long-term memory that is responsible for knowing how to perform tasks, such as walking or riding a bike, without consciously thinking about them.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that allows individuals to consciously recall facts and events.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the capacity to remember meanings, concepts, and factual information.