Deck 4: The Normal Distribution and Standard Scores

Question 1

The right tail of a distribution of a continuous variable is pulled extremely to the right. Which of the following would you expect to find given the shape of the distribution?

A) Positive skewness statistic
B) Negative skewness statistic
C) Positive kurtosis statistic
D) Negative kurtosis statistic

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A distribution of a continuous variable is extremely flat. Which of the following would you expect to find given the shape of the distribution?

A) Positive skewness statistic
B) Negative skewness statistic
C) A positive kurtosis statistic
D) A negative kurtosis statistic

Answer 2

D

Question 3

After completion of a training program, scores on the satisfaction survey are standardized. The following reflect the standardized results for each component of the satisfaction survey:

A) Satisfaction with the physical environment
B) Satisfaction with the material presented
C) Satisfaction with the handouts
D) Satisfaction with the facilitator

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A new instructor receives the following standardized scores based on their first teaching evaluation:

A) Concern for students
B) Organization of the course
C) Facilitation of learning
D) Classroom materials

Question 5

An auditor for the national accrediting agency for the college provides the administration with standardized scores for the areas they were assessed. The standardized scores include:

A) Recruitment
B) Assessment
C) Faculty qualifications
D) Program offerings