Lucy Has Volunteered at the Local Crisis Center

question 60

Multiple Choice

Lucy has volunteered at the local crisis center.While she is performing as a volunteer,she is given permission to gather data on the number of women who report being abused,and the number of women who later participated in counseling.Lucy is using______________as a method of gathering data.

• A)representative sampling
• B)secondary analysis
• C)content analysis
• D)participant observation

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Definitions:

Statistical Probability

A measure of the likelihood of a specific event or outcome occurring, based on quantitative data and mathematical calculations.

Predictive Accuracy

The ability of a model or method to correctly forecast the outcome of unknown data points or future events.

Coin Tosses

A simple random experiment involving the flipping of a coin to decide between two possibilities, often used to demonstrate basic probability or make unbiased decisions.

Group Identity

A person's sense of belonging to a particular group, including the adoption of the group's attitudes, values, and behaviors, which contributes to the social cohesion and individual identity.