A Random Sample Is a Sample in Which _______

question 66

Multiple Choice

A random sample is a sample in which _______.

• A) every member of a target population is chosen to be in the sample
• B) members of the sample are chosen by chance from the general population, whether or not they are members of the target population
• C) every member of the target population has an equal chance of being chosen to be in the experimental sample
• D) members are prescreened to assure suitability for the study and are selected based on researcher decisions

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Definitions:

Associative Learning

Acquired ability to associate two stimuli or between a stimulus and a response.

Behavior Change

involves the modification of human behaviors, often aiming at improving health, social, and environmental outcomes.

Sensitive Period

A specific time frame in the developmental stage of an organism when it is more receptive to certain stimuli or experiences.

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning occurring at a particular life stage, where an animal forms an attachment to a certain object or organism.