The Mean Is an Appropriate Measure of Central Tendency for

question 65

Multiple Choice

The mean is an appropriate measure of central tendency for

• A)data that are normally distributed
• B)data that are on an interval or ratio scale
• C)data in which the mean,median,and mode are equal
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

An improvement in performance observed when an individual performs an action in the presence of others, compared to when they are alone.

Social Loafing

The tendency for individuals to put forth less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where discussions within a group lead to the adoption of more extreme positions or attitudes than initially held by group members.

Normative Influence

A type of social influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted and liked by others, often involving the adoption of group norms.