You Want to Test Whether or Not the Following Sample

question 13

Multiple Choice

You want to test whether or not the following sample of 30 observations follows a normal distribution.The mean of the sample equals 11.83 and the standard deviation equals 4.53. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l } 2 & 3 & 5 & 5 & 7 & 8 & 8 & 9 & 9 & 10 \\11 & 11 & 12 & 12 & 12 & 12 & 13 & 13 & 13 & 14 \\15 & 15 & 15 & 16 & 16 & 17 & 17 & 18 & 18 & 19\end{array}$$ The p-value is

• A) greater than .1.
• B) between .05 and .1.
• C) between .025 and .05.
• D) less than .005.

Distinguish between descriptive and inferential statistics and their roles in psychological research.

Acknowledge the contributions and ethical considerations of animal research in psychology.

Understand and apply ethical guidelines for human participation in psychological research, including informed consent.

Understand the concept of statistical significance and its impact on experimental outcomes.

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