The Test Statistic (X)for the Sign Test Is Equal to ______

question 33

Multiple Choice

The test statistic (x) for the sign test is equal to ______.

• A) variability attributed to the groups divided by variability attributed to error
• B) the number of pluses or minuses, whichever occurs most often
• C) the number of scores that are less than or equal to the median value
• D) the number of positive scores divided by the number of negative scores

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Definitions:

Atmospheric Water

Water contained in the Earth's atmosphere in the form of vapor, clouds, and precipitation, crucial for the global water cycle.

Desert

A dry region with a mean annual precipitation of 25 cm or less; commonly applied to areas with sparse vegetation or the presence of desert-type plants and landscapes.

Equatorial Regions

Regions located at or near the equator, characterized by year-round warm temperatures and often, high humidity and rainfall.

Earth's Axis

An imaginary line around which Earth rotates, which tilts at an angle from the perpendicular to its orbital plane.