A Sample of 50 TV Viewers Were Asked, "Should TV

question 67

Essay

A sample of 50 TV viewers were asked, "Should TV sponsors pull their sponsorship from programs that draw numerous viewer complaints?" Below are the results of the survey.(Y = Yes; N = No; W = Without Opinion) $\begin{array}{llllllllll}\mathrm{N} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{N} \\\mathrm{N} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{N} \\\mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{Y} \\\mathrm{W} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{W} \\\mathrm{N} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{N} & \mathrm{Y}\end{array}$ ​
a.
Construct a frequency distribution and a bar chart.
b.
Construct a relative frequency distribution and a pie chart.

Distinguish between different research methods (e.g., experimental, correlational, surveys) and their purposes.

Recognize the importance of sample representativeness in research findings' generalization.

Interpret the statistical measure of correlation and its implications for determining the direction and strength of relationships.

Identify the importance of random sampling in achieving representativeness in surveys.

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Definitions:

Ringelmann Effect

Describes the tendency for individual members of a group to become increasingly less productive as the size of the group increases.

TAT

The thematic apperception test, a projective psychological test used to reveal a person's social drives or needs by their interpretation of a series of pictures of emotionally ambiguous situations.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Social Impact Theory

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