Changing the Units of Measurement, E

question 40

Multiple Choice

Changing the units of measurement, e.g. measuring testscores in 100s, will do all of the following EXCEPT for changing the

• A)residuals
• B)numerical value of the slope estimate
• C)interpretation of the effect that a change in X has on the change in Y
• D)numerical value of the intercept

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Definitions:

Folkways

Norms for routine or casual interaction that dictate social expectations and behaviors in everyday life.

Culturally Uniform

Refers to a society or group where members share similar cultural traits, including language, customs, values, and norms, leading to a homogenous community.

Culture Shock

The feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.

Sapir and Whorf

Two linguists who proposed the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, suggesting that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition.