The Concept of Generalizing from a Few Observations to an Entire

question 128

Multiple Choice

The concept of generalizing from a few observations to an entire group is central to the area of

• A) descriptive statistics
• B) nominal scaling
• C) ratio scaling
• D) inferential statistics

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Definitions:

Stepfamilies

Family units formed by the remarriage of a divorced or widowed person that include a child or children from a previous marriage.

Nuclear Families

A family structure consisting of two parents (a mother and a father) and their children, considered the traditional family unit.

Cohesive

Characterized by unity; sticking together tightly or working well together to form a whole.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often involving multiple interconnected parts.