A Point Estimate Is Defined As

question 40

Multiple Choice

A point estimate is defined as:

• A) the average of the sample values
• B) the average of the population values
• C) a single value that is the best estimate of an unknown population parameter
• D) a single value that is the best estimate of an unknown sample statistic
• E) a single value that is the best estimate of the upper range of a population parameter

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Definitions:

Risky Shift

Is the phenomenon where groups tend to make riskier decisions together than individuals would on their own, often attributed to the diffusion of responsibility.

Selective Perception

The process where individuals selectively interpret what they see based on their interests, background, experience, and attitudes.

Perceptual Bias

is the tendency for perception to be affected by recurring thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, leading to distorted interpretations of information.

Attribution Bias

A cognitive bias that affects the way people deduce the causes of their own and others' behaviors, often attributing them incorrectly.