Explain the purpose of measures of dispersion.

What will be an ideal response?


Measures of central tendency are not able to give a nuanced and exact statistical analysis when examining such concepts as education; measures of dispersion go beyond measures of central tendency.

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Jan is a strong advocate of the research by Goffman (1962) on the conditions of a state mental

hospital. She believed that the study naturalistically portrayed the issues of the hospitals daily routines. However she does also acknowledge that study is ethically questionable, particularly in regards to contemporary standards. Currently, what is important to ensure for every research participant involved in a study? a) Equitable compensation b) Research benefits supersede individual rights c) Rights respected and protected d) Social and economic justice

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With a strategic approach the therapist focuses on:

a. Identifying the root cause of the presenting problem b. Altering the patterns maintaining the presenting problem c. Offering insight to produce change d. Overcoming family resistance

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Interventions at the ASR stage involve the psychological, neurological, proximity, immediacy, and expectation.

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______ is an NASW Standard for Cultural Competence, which addresses the understanding of cultures relative to such areas as history, tradition, values, and family systems.

A. Learning to advance cultural competence in the community B. Empowerment and advocacy C. Cross-cultural knowledge D. Cross-cultural skills

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