The Following Data Were Generated from a Matched Pairs Experiment

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Essay

The following data were generated from a matched pairs experiment: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Pair: } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 \\\hline \text { Sample 1: } & 8 & 15 & 7 & 9 & 10 & 13 & 11 \\\hline \text { Sample 2: } & 12 & 18 & 8 & 9 & 12 & 11 & 10 \\\hline\end{array}$$ a. Estimate with 90% confidence the mean difference.
b. Briefly describe what the interval estimate in part a. tells you, and explain how to use it to test the hypotheses.

Understand the key stages of cognitive development and their characteristics according to Jean Piaget.

Recognize the nature vs. nurture debate in the context of development.

Identify examples of cognitive processes such as assimilation, accommodation, and object permanence.

Differentiate between various research methods used in developmental psychology.

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