0.6 Statistics in Psychology

What is the term for the average of a data set?

• Mode

• Median

• Mean

• Range

What type of research is best suited for exploring human experiences in depth?

• A) Quantitative Research

• B) Qualitative Research

• C) Experimental Methods

What percentage of data falls within 1 standard deviation of the mean in a normal distribution according to the empirical rule?

• 68%

• 95%

• 99.7%

• 50%

Avery is analyzing the heights of plants in two different gardens. What characterizes a bimodal distribution in her data?

• A distribution with two distinct peaks.

• A distribution with one peak.

• A distribution with no peaks.

• A distribution with three peaks.

At Donald's Donuts the number of donut holes in a bag can vary. Help Donald find the mode.
12, 10, 10, 10, 13, 12, 11, 13, 10

• 13
• 12
• 11
• 10

The table shows the heights of six basketball

players who play for the LI Lightning.

What is the median height?

• 130 cm

• 141 cm

• 147 cm

• 159 cm

• 140 cm

How is the data distributed in this histogram?

• Symmetrically

• Skewed Right

• Skewed Left

What is the term for the middle value in a data set when it is ordered from least to greatest?

• Mode

• Median

• Mean

• Range

Which p-value threshold is commonly used to determine statistical significance?

• 0.01

• 0.05

• 0.10

• 0.001

What is the term for the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set?

• Mode

• Median

• Mean

• Range