Computations That Describe Either the Characteristics of a Variable or the Relationship

question 72

Multiple Choice

Computations that describe either the characteristics of a variable or the relationship among variables are

• A) Descriptive statistics.
• B) Inferential statistics.
• C) Qualitative statistics.
• D) Quantitative statistics.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychologists

Researchers who focus on how evolutionary principles explain human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through the lens of adaptation and survival.

Mates

Individuals paired for reproduction or considered as partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.

Evolutionary Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines human thought and behavior through the lens of natural selection and adaptation.

Innate Preference

A natural tendency or inclination towards certain things or decisions, believed to be influenced by genetic or biological factors.