The Mean Can Take on Any Value and the Standard

question 13

Multiple Choice

The mean can take on any value and the standard deviation can take on any positive value.Therefore,

• A) scores above the mean are distributed the same as scores below the mean.
• B) extreme scores are possible in a normal distribution.
• C) there are an infinite number of possible normal distributions.
• D) this characteristic has no practical implication.

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Definitions:

Radial Pulse

Pulse detected in the radial artery.

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

A muscle of the forearm that acts to flex and adduct (move towards the body) the wrist.

Flexor Carpi Radialis

A muscle of the forearm that acts to flex and abduct the hand.

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

A muscle in the forearm that assists in extending and abducting the wrist.