Which of the following should a researcher do to summarize findings for categorical measures?
A)not try to summarize findings for categorical measures; it is inappropriate
B)use a percentage distribution (sometimes called a frequency distribution)
C)compute an average such as a mean
D)compute a standard deviation
E)compute a range

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Using a percentage distribution (sometimes called a frequency distribution) is the best choice to summarize findings for categorical measures. It shows the proportion or percentage of responses in each category and provides a clear picture of the distribution of responses. Computing an average, standard deviation or range is not appropriate for summarizing categorical data.

Which of the Following Should a Researcher Do to Summarize