The Measure of Central Tendency Often Used for Ordinal Data

question 8

Multiple Choice

The measure of central tendency often used for ordinal data is the

• A) mode.
• B) standard deviation.
• C) mean.
• D) median.

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Definitions:

Vagus Nerve

A cranial nerve that innervates major organs, including the heart and digestive tract, playing a crucial role in autonomic functions like heart rate and digestion.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, which is responsible for taste and other functions in the tongue and throat.

Spinal Reflex Arc

A neural pathway that mediates a reflex action involving the spinal cord, consisting of at least one sensory neuron and one motor neuron.

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits signals from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system, allowing it to perceive stimuli.