Banding would group scores such as 42 and 45 into the same category if they fall within the band of 40-50.

Banding would group scores such as 42 and 45 into the same category if they fall within the band of 40-50.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for large samples
• D. Only if variances are equal

Answer: (A)

Banding groups a continuous score into defined intervals, creating discrete categories. If two scores fall within the same interval, they belong to the same band. Here, both 42 and 45 lie within the 40–50 range, so they would be placed in the same band. This is true regardless of sample size or variance; those factors don’t affect how the interval grouping works. (Assuming the band includes its endpoints, as is commonly done.)

Banding groups a continuous score into defined intervals, creating discrete categories. If two scores fall within the same interval, they belong to the same band. Here, both 42 and 45 lie within the 40–50 range, so they would be placed in the same band. This is true regardless of sample size or variance; those factors don’t affect how the interval grouping works. (Assuming the band includes its endpoints, as is commonly done.)