Definitions of Abnormality - Statistical deviation Flashcards

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What is statistical deviation?

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uses statistical average or mean as an indicator of ‘normal’ behaviour that us seen to be most typical or frequent

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define abnormal

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when behaviour deviates from the mean and is seen to be the most infrequent

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what averages can you use in statistical deviation?

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mean

median

mode

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how can you identify ‘abnormal’ behaviour?

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normal distribution curve

bell-shaped curve

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