Almost All Empirical Psychology Studies That Rely on Sampling,hypothesis Testing,and

question 151

Multiple Choice

Almost all empirical psychology studies that rely on sampling,hypothesis testing,and statistical analysis rely on the concept of _____ to generalize findings to a population.

• A) inductive reasoning
• B) deductive reasoning
• C) heuristic decision making
• D) algorithmic decision making

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Definitions:

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

Specific Statements

Clear and precise sentences that provide explicit information or details, often used to avoid ambiguity and misunderstanding.

Four-card Task

A logic puzzle used to examine a person's ability to apply deductive reasoning by determining which cards must be turned over to test a rule.

Beverage

Any type of liquid specifically prepared for human consumption, including drinks such as water, tea, coffee, soda, and alcohol.