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usually measured as percentile scores, with the average mark of 50 percent”. (“Seven Counties,” n.d.). In the Openness division, I scored in the lower percentile of 30 percent, this reflected that I was down to earth, however, my interests tended to be conventional, as well as narrow instead of wide, and I wasn’t a complex nor a creative person. This area was my lowest scoring percentile. The next division, which is the Conscientiousness section, was actually my highest percentile with my score being

highest score was in the agreeableness category. In the openness to experience or intellect, I scored in the percentile of 20 and it was deemed that I was somewhat conventional. Scoring high in this category meant that a person is creative and original, while those who scored poorly were deemed as conventional and close minded. In the conscientiousness category, I scored in the 58th percentile and I was considered to be neither organized nor disorganized. Those

24th percentile. According to the assessment this means I am somewhat conventional. I am in full agreeance with this assessment of myself. Someone who scores low in this section follows rules and procedures, likes tradition, avoids risk, etc. I believe this to be true as I am in the military and it is very structured. The military teaches you how to adapt to chances and how to be practical. In the Conscientiousness section of the OCEAN model of personality, I scored in the 86th percentile. According

that I am a conscientious individual, in which I scored 4.4 and the percentile indicates that I am higher than 90 of the norm sample. I agree with my result because I am a person who puts big effort in what I do and try to achieve high levels of efficiency. Also, I am a person who likes order and get things done as perfect as I can. Similarly, I scored high on neuroticism, agreeableness. My neuroticism result was 4.3 and the percentile was 91. Neuroticism means the tendency to experience anxiety, worry

On three measures I am in the 5th, 7th and 12th percentiles and in the 92nd percentile on another. Even with a 79th percentile on the fifth measure, I am closer to being off the charts than in the

test by their Fall and Winter MAP reading scores. The groups were also compared by their responses to the pre/post VTS writing assessments as coded to the aesthetic development rubric. MAP reading assessments were scored through test provider. Percentile scores were gathered and collated by the researcher. VTS assessments were coded according to the assessment rubric by the researcher. All data was kept in a password protected computer accessible only by the researcher. Prior to the study, the

TEST RESULTS Cognitive Ability: Mr. Timberlake was administered the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 4th Edition (WAIS-IV) as a measure of his overall cognitive abilities. The WAIS-IV is composed of 15 subtests, an overall score, and four composite index scores representing specific cognitive areas that contribute to his overall cognitive abilities. The overall score is derived from 10 core subtests and represents an estimate of Mr. Timberlake’s general intelligence (Full Scale IQ). The WAIS-IV

Merriam Webster defines Affirmative Action as “the practice of improving the educational and job opportunities of members of groups that have not been treated fairly in the past because of their race, sex, etc.” Opinions on affirmative action in the United States vary greatly depending on who is asked. In a poll done by Pew Research in 2009, it was found that 59% of African Americans, 53% of Hispanics, and 22% of whites agree that minorities should get preferential treatment (Stewart). Regents of

Height for age charts display percentile curves that depict distributions of growth patterns based on age in children (USDA, 2015). These measurements are used by medical professionals and parents to show how a child is growing compared to other children in the United States. This is calculated by entering in data to the Height for age chart and the BMI questionnaire. The height for age chart has percentile curves and a diamond icon that is used to show where a hypothetical preschooler would fall

Discussion The systematic and comparative analysis conducted sought to examine and address the levels of communication and health literacy delivered to patients at one San Diego area hospital, and compare those HCAHPS Survey figures to that of the California averages and the national averages. Several of the findings are interesting and warrant close consideration. The data that reflected the close communication between the nurses, doctor’s and patients where they “Always” listened carefully