In a Sample of 800 Students in a University, 240

question 24

Multiple Choice

In a sample of 800 students in a university, 240 or 30% are Business majors. The 30% is an example of

• A) a sample.
• B) a population.
• C) statistical inference.
• D) descriptive statistics.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

A type of memory that holds vast amounts of information for periods ranging from hours to a lifetime.

Cognitive Psychologist

A professional who studies mental processes such as "attention, language use, memory, perception, problem-solving, creativity, and thinking."

Information Processing

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