While Completing This Exercise, Think About The Following

While completing this exercise think about the following: What are the

While completing this exercise think about the following: What are the common measures of central tendency and how are they found or calculated? What are the common measures of variation and how are they found or calculated? You will submit a total of 10 answers for this assignment. Assume that the following is a list of scores obtained on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). For this assignment, you are to find or calculate each of the items requested and answer each of the questions that follow.

Using the data set given below, find or calculate each of the following: Test TakerScore A135B65C105D95E80F125G100H90I105 The mean (average) The median The mode The Minimum range The Maximum range You may use the accompanying graph to answer the following questions: Normal Curve 6. Is the mean IQ score for this group within the normal range of intelligence? 7. Does the median of this group match that of the Normal Distribution? 8. Which score (use letter) indicates the possibility of intellectual disability ? 9. Which score (use letter) is between 1 and 2 standard deviations above the mean of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale ? 10. A test that gives consistent results time after is said to be?

Paper For Above instruction

The analysis of the given data set from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) provides valuable insights into the central tendencies, variability, and implications regarding the distribution of intelligence scores among the test takers. This report calculates the essential statistical measures and interprets their significance within the context of normative intelligence assessments.

1. Mean (Average)

The scores provided are: 135, 65, 105, 95, 80, 125, 100, 90, and 105. To calculate the mean, sum all scores and divide by the number of scores:

Sum = 135 + 65 + 105 + 95 + 80 + 125 + 100 + 90 + 105 = 800

Number of scores = 9

Mean = 800 / 9 ≈ 88.89

2. Median

To find the median, first arrange the scores in ascending order: 65, 80, 90, 95, 100, 105, 105, 125, 135. The middle value (5th score) is 100, so the median is 100.

3. Mode

The mode is the most frequently occurring score, which is 105 as it appears twice in the dataset. All other scores appear only once.

4. Minimum and Maximum

The minimum score is 65, and the maximum score is 135.

5. Range

The range is the difference between the maximum and minimum scores: 135 - 65 = 70.

Using the accompanying graph of the normal curve and the provided data, we analyze the following questions:

6. Is the mean IQ score for this group within the normal range of intelligence?

The mean IQ score calculated is approximately 88.89. The normal range of IQ scores typically spans from 85 to 115. Given that the mean is slightly below 90 but within this range, it suggests that the average score of this group is within the normal limits, although somewhat on the lower side.

7. Does the median of this group match that of the Normal Distribution?

The median score is 100. In a normal distribution, the mean and median are approximately equal and around the central value. Since the calculated mean is about 88.89 while the median is 100, there is a slight discrepancy indicating a potential skewness in the distribution, with the median being higher than the mean. This suggests that the scores may be skewed to the lower end.

8. Which score (use letter) indicates the possibility of intellectual disability?

Scores below 70 are generally associated with intellectual disability. The score corresponding to Test Taker B, with a score of 65, indicates the possibility of intellectual disability due to its proximity and below the typical cutoff point.

9. Which score (use letter) is between 1 and 2 standard deviations above the mean of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale?

Assuming a standard deviation of approximately 15 points for the WAIS (a typical figure), scores between 100 + 15 = 115 and 130 are considered between 1 and 2 standard deviations above the mean. The score F (125) falls into this range, indicating it is between 1 and 2 standard deviations above the mean.

10. A test that gives consistent results time after is said to be?

A test that yields reliable or consistent results over time is described as being reliable or having high reliability.

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