The T-Statistic

question 4

Multiple Choice

The t-statistic:

• A)When significant, indicates an important finding.
• B)Is accurate only when using large samples.
• C)Is the standard deviation of the sampling distribution of a statistic.
• D)Is the ratio of the systematic variation to the unsystematic variation.

Distinguish between various research designs in psychology (experimental, correlational, descriptive) and their respective attributes.

Understand the theory of internal and external validity in relation to experimental designs and the concepts of confounding variables and experimenter expectancies.

Identify and apply different methods for defining and measuring variables in psychological research.

Describe and critically appraise the methods, benefits, and limitations of descriptive research strategies (case studies, naturalistic observations, survey research).

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