Statistical Methods That Require Few Assumptions, If Any, About the Population

question 97

Multiple Choice

Statistical methods that require few assumptions, if any, about the population distribution are known as:

• A) parametric techniques
• B) nonparametric techniques
• C) free agent techniques
• D) all of these
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Terror Management Theory

a psychological concept suggesting that humans have a biological need to manage their fear of mortality, leading to various cultural beliefs and behaviors.

Dehumanization

The tendency to hold stereotypic views of outgroup members as animals rather than humans

Stereotype Threat

The situational predicament in which individuals are at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their social group.

System Justification

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