The Concept in a Beginning Statistics Course That Causes Students

question 66

Multiple Choice

The concept in a beginning statistics course that causes students the most confusion is ______.

• A)statistics
• B)significance
• C)meaningfulness
• D)probability

Distinguish between one-sample and two-sample chi-square tests.

Recognize the differences between parametric and nonparametric statistics.

Formulate null and alternative hypotheses for chi-square tests.

Interpret the results of chi-square tests and other nonparametric tests.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route

A mode of persuasion in the Elaboration Likelihood Model where individuals are influenced by incidental cues, such as the attractiveness of the speaker, rather than the strength of the arguments.

Vested Interest

A personal stake or involvement in an undertaking or situation, especially one with an expectation of financial or other gain.

Direct Personal Experience

Firsthand encounters or involvement in situations, events, or activities, without intermediaries.

Attitudinal Object

Any subject or entity toward which an individual holds a specific attitude.