Statistical Infrequency

Cards (2)

  • What is meant by 'statistical infrequency' as a definition of abnormality?
    Statistical infrequency defines abnormal behaviour as behaviours that are statistically uncommon and therefore are considered abnormal.
  • In statistical infrequency what percentage of the population do you have to score out of the be considered abnormal?
    You have to score without the 95% of the population, either the top 2.5% or the bottom 2.5% of the population.