In Order to Determine an Interval for the Mean of a Population

question 52

Multiple Choice

In order to determine an interval for the mean of a population with unknown standard deviation, a sample of 61 items is selected.The mean of the sample is determined to be 23.The associated number of degrees of freedom for reading the t value is

• A) 22.
• B) 23.
• C) 60.
• D) 61.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.