A Single "Best Guess" from a Sample as an Estimate

question 11

Multiple Choice

A single "best guess" from a sample as an estimate of a parameter is a ______.

• A) interval estimate
• B) confidence interval
• C) point estimate
• D) point interval

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Definitions:

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that represents internalized ideals, ethics, and provides standards for judgment.

Ego Function

Psychological processes associated with the self that are responsible for perception, judgment, tolerance of ambiguity, and reality testing.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to cope with reality.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, thereby avoiding a potentially distressing truth.