Which of the Following Is an Example of Social Influence

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of social influence?

• A) A boy plays basketball in the school yard.
• B) Your child tells you she likes participating in art at school, but she doesn't like participating in math.
• C) You cover your nose when you sneeze because you don't want to spread germs.
• D) You perceive the bathwater as hot when you first get in, but don't notice the heat ten minutes later.

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Definitions:

Least Squares Method

A statistical technique used to determine the best-fitting line that minimizes the sum of the squared differences between observed and estimated values.

Scatter Diagram

A graphical representation of two variable data points that allows for the visualization of any correlations or patterns between them.

Fit Best Method

The Fit Best Method refers to the process of adjusting a model's parameters so that it best fits a given set of data.

Point-intercept Method

A technique in ecology used for estimating the abundance or cover of plant species by recording their presence at points along a transect line.