A Goal of _____ Is to Generalize from a Sample

question 112

Multiple Choice

A goal of _____ is to generalize from a sample to a population and help to determine the probability of a given outcome.

• A) descriptive statistics
• B) inferential statistics
• C) validity
• D) replication

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Definitions:

Context Affects

The influence of situational and environmental factors on perceptions, decisions, and behaviors.

Preferences

Individual tastes or desires that influence their choices among various goods, services, or outcomes.

Fewer Errors

A reduction in mistakes or inaccuracies, often resulting in improved efficiency, quality, or performance in various contexts.

System 1

A term often used in psychology to describe the fast, automatic, and emotional way of thinking, as opposed to the slower, more logical thinking of System 2.