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| Mode | The mode isthe number that occurs most frequently in a given set of data |
| Mean | To obtain the mean, One must add up the numerical value of each response and divide it by the total number of respondents. |
| Median | Is a mid-point of 50% percentile in a given list of data. |
| Variable | A characterictic that can change across time, space or from one individual to another or group to another. |
| Causation | Occurs when one variable influeneces the outcome of a second variable |
| Independent Variable | This is the outcome of manipulatedby reshearchers to determined the influnce on the outcome of the secound set of variables. |
| Dependent variable | This is the outcome of the manipulated variables, which is measered by researchers ti determined its overall signifance. |
| Generalization | a statement about the recurrent relationships between particular variables |
| Probability | Argues that generalizations will hold good only under specific conditions, becuase if circumstances cahnge, other variables might come into play and influnece the existing realtionship. |
| Spurious | this occurs when the both variables appear to be statiscally related, but not logically acceptable. |
