Question 1

_______________ is defined as a set of tools and techniques used for describing,organizing,and interpreting information.

Accepted Answer

A) Graphing 
B) Calculating 
C) Measuring 
D) Statistics

Question 2

Describe the different types of variables and values of variables discussed in your textbook.Give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the different types of variables and...

Question 3

If an individual reports his or her yearly earnings,the client's response will be a numeric value,such as $35,000 a year,therefore this would be considered a ___________ variable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If an individual reports his or her...

Question 4

The normal curve is an example of what type of graph?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

To determine a client's ________,the counselor took the client's z-score and multiplied it by 10 then added 50.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Why are standard scores useful?

Accepted Answer

A) Standard scores are easier to calculate 
B) Comparisons can be made with standard scores 
C) Progress can be monitored with standard scores 
D) Diagnoses can be made with standard scores

Question 7

___________ is used to describe a distribution with two modes.

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The answer of ___________ is used to describe a distribution...

Question 8

All standard scores are based on the _________ curve.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All standard scores are based on the...

Question 9

Correlations,mean comparisons,and hypothesis testing are examples of what type of statistics?*

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

According to your textbook,what is the most commonly used measure of variability?

Accepted Answer

A) Median 
B) Range 
C) Standard deviation 
D) Variance

Exam 2: Basic Assessment and Statistical Concepts