The Measure of Central Tendency That Represents the Midpoint of the Scores

question 65

Multiple Choice

The measure of central tendency that represents the midpoint of the scores in a distribution is the

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

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Definitions:

Pre-embryonic Period

The earliest phase of prenatal development, encompassing the first week after fertilization when the zygote forms.

Embryonic Period

A critical phase in early development post-fertilization where the embryo undergoes rapid growth and differentiation.

Gestational Period

The duration of pregnancy, typically measured from the first day of the last menstrual period to birth, approximately 40 weeks in humans.

Spermatic Cord

A bundle of fibers and tissues that run through the abdomen to the testes, containing blood vessels, nerves, and the vas deferens.