In the Linear Equation Y´ = a + BX

question 85

Multiple Choice

In the linear equation Y´ = a + bX , " b " is called the

• A)slope.
• B)intercept.
• C)actual score.
• D)predicted score.

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Definitions:

Realistic Conflict Theory

The view that as competition increases among social groups for scarce resources, so do prejudice, discrimination, and hatred.

Prejudice

Hostile or negative attitudes toward people in a distinguishable group, based solely on their membership in that group, often rooted in stereotypes and unfounded beliefs.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychological model that explains intergroup conflicts, prejudice, and discrimination as resulting from actual competition between groups for desired resources.

Scarce Resources

Resources that are limited in availability and cannot satisfy all the demands placed on them by humans.