You Want to Compare a Sample of N = 16

question 12

Multiple Choice

You want to compare a sample of n = 16 to a population where  = 2 and  = 10. If x̄ = 6, what is the value of the test statistic?

• A) -16
• B) -4
• C) -8
• D) -11

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Definitions:

Information-processing Approach

A view in cognitive psychology that likens the mind to a computer in terms of how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved.

Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

A theory of human memory that was proposed in the 1960s, suggesting that memory consists of three main components: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process involving the repetitive review of information to keep it in short-term memory for extended periods.

Repeating Items

The act of presenting the same content or material multiple times to improve memory retention or emphasize importance.