The Purpose of Inferential Statistics Is to Make Claims or Conclusions

question 21

True/False

The purpose of inferential statistics is to make claims or conclusions about a population based on a sample.

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Definitions:

Social Phobia

A rephrased definition: A specific anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Bipolar Disorder

A psychological disorder marked by significant fluctuations in mood, ranging from periods of intense happiness (mania or hypomania) to profound sadness (depression).