Having Discovered an Extreme Score in a Sample of Scores,the

question 46

Multiple Choice

Having discovered an extreme score in a sample of scores,the first thing to do is to

• A)discard the score.
• B)make sure the score was not recorded in error.
• C)perform a log transformation.
• D)perform an inverse transformation.

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Definitions:

Social-Comparison Explanation

A hypothesis positing that people assess their own value and societal position by comparing themselves to others.

Polarization in Groups

The process by which opinions within a group grow increasingly extreme, splitting the group into opposing sides.

Extreme Decisions

Decisions made under conditions of high uncertainty, risk, or stress, often with significant consequences.

Entrapment

A situation where individuals or groups feel unable to escape a threatening or harmful scenario, often exacerbating their commitment to a certain course of action.