Asked by Marish Quilicot on Jul 02, 2024
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Which of the following are used to define the percentage of cases equal to and below a certain point in a distribution of scores?
A) T scores
B) Q points
C) standard scores
D) percentile points
Percentile Points
Values that divide a set of observations into 100 equal parts, often used to interpret scores in tests.
Distribution
The spread of values within a dataset, representing how often each value occurs.
T Scores
Standardized scores with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10, used to compare an individual's result to a norm group.
- Discern the meaning and impact of percentile points on the distribution of data.
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Mckenzie Maddox7 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Percentile points are used to define the percentage of cases equal to and below a certain point in a distribution of scores. T-scores, Q points, and standard scores are not specifically designed for this purpose.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the meaning and impact of percentile points on the distribution of data.