Consider the Following Survey Item: "If You Found Yourself on an Airplane

question 10

Multiple Choice

Consider the following survey item: "If you found yourself on an airplane with engine problems, would you __________?" Most social psychologists would not include such an item on their survey because most respondents would __________.

• A) be offended at such a personal question
• B) never have experienced that situation, yielding too small a sample
• C) find it difficult to accurately imagine what they would actually do
• D) avoid flying in the future, instead opting for trains

Know the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics.

Differentiate between different types of data (categorical vs. continuous) and understand why the distinction is important.

Identify and explain the purposes of basic statistical tests (e.g., chi-square test).

Understand how to calculate and interpret z-scores.

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Definitions:

Reliable

The quality of being consistently good in quality or performance, dependable.

Executive Functioning

Cognitive processes that regulate, control, and manage other cognitive abilities, including working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control.

Impulsive

Describing actions or behaviors that are performed without forethought or consideration of the consequences, driven by immediate desires or emotional states.

Attention Problems

Difficulties in maintaining focus on tasks or activities, potentially symptomatic of attention-deficit disorders or other cognitive impairments.