Measures of Variability Are Used to

question 14

Multiple Choice

Measures of variability are used to

• A)describe the extent to which scores in a distribution differ from one another.
• B)describe the extent to which scores in a distribution differ from the extreme scores.
• C)make appropriate decisions regarding graph size,shape,and style.
• D)describe measures of central tendency.

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Definitions:

Rectovaginal Examination

A clinical procedure where the doctor examines the lower rectum, vagina, and cervix by inserting two fingers into the vagina and one in the rectum.

Polyps

Noncancerous growths that can develop on the lining of the stomach, nose, colon, uterus, and other areas, often with a stalk.

Pap Test

A medical procedure used to collect cells from a woman's cervix to test for cervical cancer and other abnormalities.

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.