Jennifer Took an Aptitude Test and Is Interested in Whether

question 40

Multiple Choice

Jennifer took an aptitude test and is interested in whether the score on the verbal aptitude subscale is significantly higher than her mathematical aptitude subscale score.What statistic would you be interested in to answer her question?

• A)standard error of difference
• B)standard error of estimate
• C)standard error of measurement
• D)standard deviation

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Definitions:

Expert Credibility

The level of trustworthiness, expertise, and authority attributed to a person based on their knowledge or experience in a particular field.

Opponent

An individual or group who holds a position counter to one's own in a debate, argument, or competition.

Appeal to Authority

A logical fallacy that occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because an expert or authority asserts it to be true, without further evidence.

Mechanic

A professional who applies technical knowledge to repair, maintain, and sometimes construct machinery, vehicles, or other mechanical systems.