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Madaus, G.F.
magic number, lotteries and
MANOVA (multivariate analysis of variance)
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
mean [See also standard error of the mean]
     ACT
     calculating
     Central Limit Theorem
     central tendency and
     cut score and 2nd
     defined 2nd
     effect size and
     linear regression and
     normal curve and 2nd
     normal distribution
     precision of
     predicting test performance 2nd
     regression toward 2nd 3rd
     T scores
     z score 2nd 3rd
measurement [See also standard error of measurement]
     <Emphasis>t</> tests
     asking questions
     categorical
     converting raw scores
     defined
     effect of increasing sample size
     Gott's Principle
     graphs and
     improving test scores
     levels of 2nd
     normal distribution
     percentile ranks
     precise
     predicting with normal curve
     probability characteristics
     reliability of
     standardized scores 2nd
     testing fairly
     validity of 2nd 3rd
measures of central tendency
median
     central tendency and 2nd 3rd
     defined
     normal curve and
medical decisions
Michie, Donald
Microsoft Excel
     DATAS software
     histograms
     predicting football games
Milgram, Stanley 2nd 3rd 4th
mind control
Minnesota Multiphase Personality Inventory-II test
mnemonic devices
mode
     central tendency and 2nd
     defined
     normal curve and
models
     building 2nd
     defined
     goodness-of-fit statistic and
money
     casinos and 2nd
     infinite doubling of
Monopoly
Monty Hall problem
multiple choice questions
     analysis of answer options
     writing good 2nd 3rd
multiple regression
     criterion variables and
     defined
     multiple predictor variables
     predicting football games
multiple regression)
multiplicative rule 2nd
multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA)
mutually exclusive outcomes