What do measures of dispersion tell us?

What will be an ideal response?


Measures of dispersion describe the degree to which cases are clustered around a particular value, usually the mean.

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According to labeling theory, the focus of sociological research should be on

a) how the person who behaves in a deviant way interprets reality. b) the historical creation of deviant and normal labels. c) the economic structure of society. d) the interaction between the supposed deviant and conventional people.

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When conducting hypothesis tests for two sample means, the test statistic is

a. alpha. b. the difference in sample means. c. the degrees of freedom. d. the difference in the population means.

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Which of these is true of poverty and divorce?

A. Poverty increases chances of divorce. B. Poverty decreases chances of divorce. C. Poverty has no effect on chances of divorce. D. Researchers do not understand the impact of poverty on the divorce rate.

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Before starting out on a new study, experienced researchers plan the __________ they will use

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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