Essential Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Essential Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781506386300
Author: Gregory J. Privitera
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
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Chapter A, Problem A1.1RP
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To find: Whether the number is negative, positive or neither.

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Answer to Problem A1.1RP

The integer is positive.

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The number given is 2.8.

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If a number or an integer is less than 0 or lies to the left side of 0 in the number line, it is considered to be a negative number. It is denoted by a (-) sign.

If a number or an integer is greater than or lying to the right of 0 in the number line, it is positive in nature. It is preceded by a (+) sign. When no sign is mentioned, it is assumed to have a + sign and considered positive.

0 is neutral in nature.

Here, the integer is 2.8. It is not preceded by any sign.

Using the rule aforementioned, it can be deduced that the number has a + sign and can be considered positive.

Therefore, 2.8 is positive.

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Chapter A Solutions

Essential Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

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