The Median Scores of Two Groups Participating in a Study

question 4

Multiple Choice

The median scores of two groups participating in a study are exactly the same for a particular variable.This suggests that the

• A) average score is the same for both groups.
• B) the middle score is the same for both groups.
• C) the most frequent score is the same for both groups.
• D) groups are very much alike in relation to the variable.

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Definitions:

Human Capital

The total of competencies, wisdom, or intangible valuables of individuals that have the potential to yield financial value for the people, their places of employment, or their local area.

Labor-Market Discrimination

Occurs when two equally qualified individuals are treated differently based on arbitrary characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or nationality in employment decisions.

Compensating Differential

The additional amount of income that a worker requires to be indifferent between working in a job with undesirable conditions and a job with desirable conditions.

Compensating Differential

The difference in wages that arises between jobs with differing levels of risk, convenience, or other non-monetary characteristics, compensating for the less desirable aspects of certain jobs.