When All the Values on a Variable Have Been Converted

question 21

Multiple Choice

When all the values on a variable have been converted into z-scores, the mean

• A) becomes 0
• B) becomes 1
• C) becomes 100
• D) is the same as before the values were converted

Understand the concept of diffusion of responsibility and the bystander effect.

Identify and distinguish between various work settings and subfields in psychology.

Recognize different psychological perspectives and approaches to human behavior.

Grasp the basics of evolutionary psychology and its implications for human behavior.

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Definitions:

Regression Toward

A statistical phenomenon where extreme cases tend to be less extreme on subsequent measurements.

Illusory Correlation

The belief in a connection between two factors where none actually exists.

Decline Effect

The phenomenon where the strength of a scientific finding or the size of observed effects tends to decrease over time with subsequent studies or experiments.

Physical Height

The measurement of how tall an individual or structure is, typically measured from the base to the top.