The nurse researcher finds that the data include a score reported to be in the 75th percentile. The researcher interprets this to mean what?
a. The score is at the median.
b. The score has exceeded the mode.
c. The score is exceeded by only 25% of the cases.
d. The score represents the average of all scores measured at this time.
ANS: C
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A You cannot conclude this on the basis of the data provided.
B You cannot conclude this on the basis of the data provided.
C The score of 75% is exceeded by only 25% of the cases.
D This is not a logical answer.
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