Why is the mean the most commonly reported measure of central tendency?

What will be an ideal response?


It provides a good representative value that uses all the scores in the distribution in its calculation.

Psychology

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____ increases the chance that characteristics other than the independent variable will be equally distributed across treatment groups

a. Manual distribution b. Predetermined distribution c. Natural assignment d. Random assignment

Psychology

Discuss the findings of Psychologists John Wilding and Elizabeth Valentine's research on exceptional memorizers

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Adam and Drake have a warm and trusting relationship. They share attitudes and values. They exchange trusting affection and caregiving. According to Sternberg, Adam and Drake display __________ love

A) passionate B) committed C) intimate D) companionate

Psychology

Of those listed, which has hypnosis been shown to be LEAST effective at?

a. in helping people make better progress during therapy. b. as a way of controlling pain. c. in modifying behaviors, such as smoking or overeating. d. as a tool for inducing relaxation.

Psychology