In One Well-Known Study of Helping Behaviour, Researchers Examined Helping

question 133

Multiple Choice

In one well-known study of helping behaviour, researchers examined helping among a sample of theology students.The students were either (a) under time pressure or not put under time pressure and (b) expecting to give a speech about the parable of the (very helpful) Good Samaritan or expecting to give a speech about something else.Which students turned out to be the MOST helpful?

• A)Those who were not in a hurry - regardless of the speech manipulation
• B)Those who were expecting to give a speech about the parable of the Good Samaritan - regardless of the time pressure manipulation
• C)Those who were not in a hurry and were expecting to give a speech about the parable of the Good Samaritan
• D)Those who were in a hurry and were expecting to give a speech about the parable of the Good Samaritan

Understand the characteristics of the chi-squared distribution.

Apply the chi-squared goodness-of-fit test to various data sets.

Calculate expected frequencies for cells in a chi-squared test.

Distinguish between different statistical tests and when to use them.

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Test Outcome

The result or findings obtained from executing a statistical test or experiment.

Future

A time period that is yet to come, often discussed in the context of predictions, planning, and expectations.

Concurrent Criterion Validity

How well a test outcome is consistent with a criterion that exists in the present.

Test Outcome

The result obtained from conducting a specific test or experiment, which determines whether the initial hypothesis is supported or refuted.