A Deviation Score Is More Informative Than a Raw Score

question 39

Multiple Choice

A deviation score is more informative than a raw score because it

• A)describes the shape of the distribution.
• B)has a greater numeric value.
• C)is a transformation of the raw score.
• D)indicates both the score's distance and direction from the mean.

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Definitions:

Informational

Related to the provision or exchange of facts or data, often used for educational, advisory, or decision-making purposes.

Peripheral-Route Processing

A mode of persuasion in which an individual is influenced by superficial clues, such as the attractiveness of the speaker or emotional appeal, rather than by the argument’s actual content.

Central-Route Processing

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of a message, considering its logic and arguments rather than superficial cues.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological concept where an individual experiences discomfort or mental conflict from holding contradictory beliefs, thoughts, or values simultaneously.