Inferential Statistics (Statistics Used to Test Research Hypotheses) Assume That

question 23

Multiple Choice

Inferential statistics (statistics used to test research hypotheses) assume that ______.

• A) variables are normally distributed in the population
• B) variables are measured in z-scores
• C) researchers collect data from people with normal personalities
• D) researchers collect data from populations rather than from samples

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Definitions:

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Elements within a society, such as cultural norms, laws, and social structures, that influence individuals' behavior and interactions.

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Malnutrition

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Psychoanalytic Therapy

A therapeutic approach that explores how the unconscious mind influences thoughts and behaviors, based on Freudian theories.