Which Activity Is NOT Part of Psychology's Goal of Explanation

question 196

Multiple Choice

Which activity is NOT part of psychology's goal of explanation?

• A)shaping behavior
• B)noticing patterns
• C)seeking clues in the literature
• D)identifying causes

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Definitions:

Sample Mean

The average of all observations or data points in a sample.

Standard Error

A statistical measure that describes the accuracy with which a sample represents a population, particularly in mean estimation.

Central Limit Theorem

A statistical theory that states that the distribution of sample means approximates a normal distribution as the sample size becomes larger, regardless of the population's distribution.

Sample Mean

The average value obtained from a sample, used as an estimate of the population mean.