The following variables were collected for a sample of students:
It makes sense to calculate a median for which of the following variables
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Only Grades |
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Only Grades and Area of Study |
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All three variables |
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Only Grades and Satisfaction |
Correct answer: Only Grades and Satisfaction
Explanation: The median is appropriate when the level of measurement of the variable is ordinal. The level of measurement for the variable Grades and Satisfaction is ordinal. Hence it makes sense to calculate a median for Only Grades and Satisfaction.
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Hi, not your average question, but why does one say required
and one not. I’m asking for the red arrows. I know all of them are
required but why does one say required and not the other.
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