A Sample of Single Persons Receiving Social Security Payments Revealed

question 70

Multiple Choice

A sample of single persons receiving Social Security payments revealed these monthly benefits: $826,$699,$1,087,$880,$839,and $965. How many observations are below the median?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)3.5

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Definitions:

Open To Experience

A personality trait characterized by a willingness to try new activities, indulge in imaginative and intellectual pursuits, and embrace novel ideas.

Longitudinal Personality Development Studies

Research studies that follow the same individuals over a period of time to observe changes in their personality.

Cohort Effect

The tendency for a research finding to be limited to one group, or cohort, of people, such as people all living during a particular era or in a particular location.

Attrition

The reduction in the number of participants or subjects in a study due to dropouts or failure to follow up.