The Process of Making Estimates and Drawing Conclusions About One

question 32

Multiple Choice

The process of making estimates and drawing conclusions about one or more characteristics of a population through analysis of sample data drawn from the population is known as

• A)inductive inference.
• B)deductive inference.
• C)statistical inference.
• D)Bayesian inference.

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Definitions:

Alfred Binet

A French psychologist who, with Theodore Simon, developed the first practical intelligence test in the early 20th century, laying the foundation for modern intelligence testing.

Pragmatic Approach

A practical, realistic way of solving problems or approaching situations based on the current circumstances rather than on fixed theories or rules.

Group Testing

A method where multiple individuals are tested at the same time, typically used in educational settings or employment screenings to assess abilities or traits collectively.

Cultural Bias

The phenomenon where judgments and decisions are influenced by one's own cultural background, often leading to unfair assumptions about those from different cultural contexts.