1. Select the variables Gender and Attachment_Classification.

A. Choose the measure of central tendency that is appropriate for these variables. Note: you may choose a different measure for each variable.

B. For each variable, calculate the value of the statistic you chose using SPSS.

C. For each variable, give your reasons for choosing that measure of central tendency over others. Hint: focus on the scale of measurement.

2. Select the variable MSSB_Average.

A. Calculate the mode, median and mean of this variable using SPSS.

B. Without looking at a graph of the variable, what might you guess about the distribution of this variable just based on the values of the 3 measures of central tendency? Hint: focus on the shape of the distribution.

C. Construct a frequency histogram of this variable. Describe the shape of the distribution based on the graph.

D. Which measure of central tendency would you prefer to use to describe this variable, and why? Hint: focus on the shape of the histogram.

3. Select the variable Dad_Challenging.

A. Construct a frequency histogram of this variable.

B. Use the histogram to eyeball estimate the mode.

C. Which measure of central tendency would best describe this variable? Why? Hint. Focus on the scale of measure and the shape of the distribution.

D. Calculate the measure of central tendency that you chose using SPSS.