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:

Adrenergic Receptors

Proteins located on cell surfaces that mediate responses to epinephrine and norepinephrine, involved in the fight-or-flight response.

Alpha

A term often used to describe the first or most significant occurrence of something.

Muscarinic Receptors

A type of receptor found in various body tissues, responding to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, involved in parasympathetic nervous system responses.

Atropine

A medication used to treat certain types of nerve agent and pesticide poisonings, and to decrease saliva production during surgery, among other uses.