When should we use measures of dispersion as opposed to measures of central
tendency?
What will be an ideal response
When a question goes beyond averages we should use measures of dispersion.
Measures of central tendency do not fully describe distributions and any diversity that
may exist amongst cases. Many questions cannot be answered using measures of central
tendency because measures of central tendency only tell us around what values cases
tend to cluster.
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a. an outgrowth of Satir's humanistic outlook b. the Italian branch of Satir's disciples c. Satir's attempt to remain in family therapy's mainstream d. none of the above.
What evidence is there that humans share a suspensory past with other hominoid primates?
A) Our arms are longer than our legs. B) We have highly mobile shoulder joints. C) We have fully opposable big toes. D) Our knees lock so they cannot hyperextend.
During the exploration process, going beyond what is said occurs when a social worker:
A. uses the empathic understanding of clients’ messages to extend slightly what they express. B. asks questions to encourage clients to elaborate about something they have just said or done. C. mirrors exactly what clients say through expressed, verbal messages. D. focusses exclusively on the nonverbal messages communicated by clients.
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A) ?Spontaneous B) ?Well thought-out C) ?Not culturally specific D) ?Directed at oneself