What Percent of Quality-Control Results Will Fall Outside of Plus

question 41

Multiple Choice

What percent of quality-control results will fall outside of plus or minus 2 standard deviations from the mean?

• A) 2.5%
• B) 5%
• C) 7.5%
• D) 10%

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Understand the concept of external validity and its significance in research studies.

Recognize factors that enhance or inhibit the generalizability of research findings across different populations and settings.

Understand the impact of using diverse populations, including nonhuman animals, in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Optimism

A mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in success and a positive future.

Placebo

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The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

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