To compute a mean for scores that have been grouped into a frequency distribution, we assume that the scores in each interval are
a. spread evenly across the interval.
b. twice the value of the next lower interval.
c. located at the lower real limit of the interval.
d. located at the midpoint of the interval.
Answer: d. located at the midpoint of the interval.
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