What Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion Only Become Available

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Essay

What measures of central tendency and dispersion only become available at the interval/ratio level of measurement?

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Definitions:

Biopsychosocial Model

An interdisciplinary model that looks at the interaction between biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors in health and illness.

Diathesis-stress Model

The diathesis-stress model is a psychological theory that explains behavior as a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Demonological Model

An outdated concept attributing mental illness to possession by evil spirits or demons, predominant in pre-modern societies.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within an individual.