A researcher wants to express the middle of a distribution of numbers, such that half the cases are higher and half lower than a value. What statistical measure should he use?

A) mean
B) median
C) mode
D) standard deviation
E) correlation


B

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What do most new managers observe after a brief period of time about "perks" such as a reserved parking place, the largest office, or the newest computer?

A. Others respect them much more for having them. B. They continue to be a source of great satisfaction. C. They wish they never had them. D. They take them for granted and are pretty much unaware of them.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about Case

Management? A. It is limited in its functions because of its inability to address cost-effectiveness and cost-control B. It assists clients to receive the services they need by linking clients to both formal and informal helping-service networks within a community C. It includes a follow up process to ensure that the client has actually received the resources and social services required. D. It has a "gate-keeping" function

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The following ethical decision-making model is NOT appropriate for social work practice:

a. Reamer’s Framework b. the ABCDE Framework c. Trimberger’s Boundaries d. NASW Code of Ethics and Standards

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According to the chapter, which of the following is a program that emphasizes dealing with authority figures, resting peer pressure, improving behavior in school, getting along better with family members, and developing empathy?

A. The social stress program B. The interpersonal problem-solving program C. The challenge program D. The tertiary prevention program E. The resiliency program

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