GRAVETTER_CH03_OVERVIEW

Question 1

THINK! What is the primary advantage of an average score?

Answer 1

It provides a single number that describes an entire distribution and can be used for comparison with other distributions.

Question 2

What is a statistical measure to determine a single score that defines the center of a distribution, or representative value for all of the individuals in the distribution?

Answer 2

Central tendency.

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE: There is a single, standard procedure for determining central tendency.

Answer 3

FALSE. There’s no single measure that produces a central, representative value in every situation.

Question 4

THINK! What is the general purpose of central tendency?

Answer 4

To find the single most representative score.