In Sciences and Social Sciences, Another Term for Real-World Importance

question 101

Multiple Choice

In sciences and social sciences, another term for real-world importance is

• A) practical significance.
• B) statistical significance.
• C) inferential significance.
• D) descriptive significance.

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Definitions:

Intelligence

The ability of individuals to understand complex ideas, adapt to environments, learn from experiences, and engage in various forms of reasoning.

Metamemory

Knowledge of the functions and processes involved in one’s storage and retrieval of information (memory), as shown by the use of cognitive strategies to retain information.

Immanent Justice

The view that a negative experience is a direct consequence of wrongdoing, reflecting the belief that morality is embedded within the structure of the universe.

Decentrations

The cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation rather than focusing only on a single point of view.