A number that describes a "typical score" around which other scores fall is called a measure of
A) variability.
B) central tendency.
C) normality.
D) cohesion.

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A measure of central tendency (such as mean, median, or mode) is a number that represents the "middle" or "typical" score in a dataset. Variability (choice A) refers to the spread or dispersion of scores around the central tendency. Normality (choice C) refers to how closely a distribution of scores resembles a normal (bell-shaped) distribution. Cohesion (choice D) is not a statistical term related to measures of central tendency.

A Number That Describes a "Typical Score" Around Which Other