Question 1

To calculate __________,a measure of variability,you would subtract the lowest score from the highest score in a set of data.

Accepted Answer

*Range

Question 2

Given that this measure considers each individual score's distance from the mean ,it is considered the most important measure of variability.

Accepted Answer

A) Inclusive range 
B) Standard deviation 
C) Variance 
D) Range 
A) Inclusive range 
B) Standard deviation 
C) Variance 
D) Range B

Question 3

If a group of data have several extreme outliers,which measure would you use to describe the central tendency?

Accepted Answer

A) Median 
B) Mode 
C) Range 
D) Mean 
A) Median 
B) Mode 
C) Range 
D) Mean A

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of statistics?

Accepted Answer

A) Provides mental health diagnosis 
B) Displays data 
C) Allows inferences to be made 
D) Helps explain relationships 
A) Provides mental health diagnosis 
B) Displays data 
C) Allows inferences to be made 
D) Helps explain relationships

Question 5

Which scale of measurement is the most basic and issued to categorize data into groups that have different names but are not related to each other in any other systematic way?

Accepted Answer

A) Interval 
B) Ordinal 
C) Nominal 
D) Ratio 
A) Interval 
B) Ordinal 
C) Nominal 
D) Ratio

Question 6

Percentile and percentage are synonymous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
B) False 
A) True 
B) False

Question 7

In an asymmetrical distribution,if the majority of the scores fall on the high end of the distribution,the curve will appear:

Accepted Answer

A) Flat 
B) Peaked 
C) Positively skewed 
D) Negatively skewed 
A) Flat 
B) Peaked 
C) Positively skewed 
D) Negatively skewed

Question 8

What standard score is the most commonly produced?

Accepted Answer

A) Percentile 
B) Stanine 
C) t-score 
D) z-score 
A) Percentile 
B) Stanine 
C) t-score 
D) z-score

Question 9

What is the mode for this group of data: 98,90,97,88,83,84,83,90,81?

Accepted Answer

A) 88 
B) 90 and 83 
C) 90 
D) 83 
A) 88 
B) 90 and 83 
C) 90 
D) 83

Question 10

The four scales of measurement are _______,________,_______,and __________.

Accepted Answer

*Nominal,ordinal,interval,and

Question 11

Variables can be defined in how many ways?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 12

List the three measures of central tendency and give a description of each.

Accepted Answer

*Mean - sum of all scores divided by the

Question 13

In a __________ the bars touch one another,but in a bar graph,the bars do not.

Accepted Answer

A) Line graph 
B) Smooth curve 
C) Histogram 
D) Frequency polygon 
A) Line graph 
B) Smooth curve 
C) Histogram 
D) Frequency polygon

Question 14

Variables that are not observable are _____________ variables.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Variables that are not observable are _____________...

Question 15

Averages,percentages,total frequencies,and measures of variability are examples of what type of statistics?

Accepted Answer

A) Inferential 
B) Descriptive 
C) Qualitative 
D) Interval 
A) Inferential 
B) Descriptive 
C) Qualitative 
D) Interval

Question 16

Why is it important for counselors to have a broad understanding of different scales of measurement and the type of information each convey?

Accepted Answer

A) To explain their assessment results to clients 
B) To conduct research on their clients 
C) To select appropriate assessment instruments for their clients 
D) All of the above 
A) To explain their assessment results to clients 
B) To conduct research on their clients 
C) To select appropriate assessment instruments for their clients 
D) All of the above

Question 17

________ statistics are used to organize and describe the characteristics of a set of data,whereas ________ statistics are used to draw inferences from a small group of data (sample)that then can be applied to a larger group (population).

Accepted Answer

*Descripti

Question 18

Measuring intelligence (IQ score)is an example of a variable measured on what type of scale?

Accepted Answer

A) Interval 
B) Ordinal 
C) Nominal 
D) Ratio 
A) Interval 
B) Ordinal 
C) Nominal 
D) Ratio

Question 19

Variables that are defined using categories are considered what type of variables?

Accepted Answer

A) Latent 
B) Quantitative 
C) Qualitative 
D) Ratio 
A) Latent 
B) Quantitative 
C) Qualitative 
D) Ratio

Question 20

Variables that have numeric values are referred to as what type of variables?

Accepted Answer

A) Latent 
B) Quantitative 
C) Qualitative 
D) Ratio 
A) Latent 
B) Quantitative 
C) Qualitative 
D) Ratio

To calculate __________,a measure of variability,you would subtract the lowest score from the highest score in a set of data.

Given that this measure considers each individual score's distance from the mean ,it is considered the most important measure of variability.

If a group of data have several extreme outliers,which measure would you use to describe the central tendency?

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of statistics?

Which scale of measurement is the most basic and issued to categorize data into groups that have different names but are not related to each other in any other systematic way?

Percentile and percentage are synonymous.

In an asymmetrical distribution,if the majority of the scores fall on the high end of the distribution,the curve will appear:

What standard score is the most commonly produced?

What is the mode for this group of data: 98,90,97,88,83,84,83,90,81?

The four scales of measurement are ___,,_,and ________.

Variables can be defined in how many ways?

List the three measures of central tendency and give a description of each.

In a __________ the bars touch one another,but in a bar graph,the bars do not.

Variables that are not observable are _____________ variables.

Averages,percentages,total frequencies,and measures of variability are examples of what type of statistics?

Why is it important for counselors to have a broad understanding of different scales of measurement and the type of information each convey?

statistics are used to organize and describe the characteristics of a set of data,whereas statistics are used to draw inferences from a small group of data (sample)that then can be applied to a larger group (population).

Measuring intelligence (IQ score)is an example of a variable measured on what type of scale?

Variables that are defined using categories are considered what type of variables?

Variables that have numeric values are referred to as what type of variables?

Introduction to Counseling Assessment

Reliability

Validity

Selecting, Administering, Scoring, and Reporting Assessment Results

Integrating Assessment Into Counseling Practice

Intelligence and General Ability Assessment

Achievement and Aptitude Assessment

Standardized Methods of Personality Assessment

Projective Methods of Personality Assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Career and Vocational Assessment

Clinical Assessment

Outcome Assessment and Program Evaluation

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Exam 2: Basic Assessment and Statistical Concepts

To calculate __________,a measure of variability,you would subtract the lowest score from the highest score in a set of data.

Given that this measure considers each individual score's distance from the mean ,it is considered the most important measure of variability.

If a group of data have several extreme outliers,which measure would you use to describe the central tendency?

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of statistics?

Which scale of measurement is the most basic and issued to categorize data into groups that have different names but are not related to each other in any other systematic way?

Percentile and percentage are synonymous.

In an asymmetrical distribution,if the majority of the scores fall on the high end of the distribution,the curve will appear:

What standard score is the most commonly produced?

What is the mode for this group of data: 98,90,97,88,83,84,83,90,81?

The four scales of measurement are _______,________,_______,and __________.

Variables can be defined in how many ways?

List the three measures of central tendency and give a description of each.

In a __________ the bars touch one another,but in a bar graph,the bars do not.

Variables that are not observable are _____________ variables.

Averages,percentages,total frequencies,and measures of variability are examples of what type of statistics?

Why is it important for counselors to have a broad understanding of different scales of measurement and the type of information each convey?

________ statistics are used to organize and describe the characteristics of a set of data,whereas ________ statistics are used to draw inferences from a small group of data (sample)that then can be applied to a larger group (population).

Measuring intelligence (IQ score)is an example of a variable measured on what type of scale?

Variables that are defined using categories are considered what type of variables?

Variables that have numeric values are referred to as what type of variables?

Introduction to Counseling Assessment

Reliability

Validity

Selecting, Administering, Scoring, and Reporting Assessment Results

Integrating Assessment Into Counseling Practice

Intelligence and General Ability Assessment

Achievement and Aptitude Assessment

Standardized Methods of Personality Assessment

Projective Methods of Personality Assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Career and Vocational Assessment

Clinical Assessment

Outcome Assessment and Program Evaluation

Assessment Issues With Diverse Populations

Ethical and Legal Issues in Assessment

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The four scales of measurement are ___,,_,and ________.

statistics are used to organize and describe the characteristics of a set of data,whereas statistics are used to draw inferences from a small group of data (sample)that then can be applied to a larger group (population).