In a Picture Memory Experiment, Val Computes the Average Percent-Correct

question 105

Multiple Choice

In a picture memory experiment, Val computes the average percent-correct picture recognition of her sample of participants. Val has computed a measure of ________.

• A)dispersion
• B)statistical significance
• C)central tendency
• D)correlation

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Definitions:

Social Motivation

The drive to seek connections with others and be part of a group, influenced by the desire for acceptance, affection, and social support.

Biological Motivation

This term refers to the innate or instinctual drives that influence behavior in living organisms, such as hunger, thirst, and reproduction.

Validity

The degree to which a test, experiment, or measurement accurately reflects what it is intended to assess.

Reliability

Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure or instrument, meaning that it yields similar results under consistent conditions over time.