To Investigate Whether an Infant Is Using Transitional Probability to Cluster

question 15

Multiple Choice

To investigate whether an infant is using transitional probability to cluster groups of syllables into word-like units, a researcher would present the infant with a string of _______ during the familiarization phase, and then record their gaze direction and time for words versus non-words in the test phase.

• A) familiar words from their native language
• B) words and non-words from a novel language
• C) continuous sequences of words from a novel language appearing in various orders
• D) sequences of syllables in any language that contain intonation and tonal cues

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Definitions:

Bimodal

Describes a distribution of data or a frequency distribution with two distinct peaks or modes, reflecting two different populations or groups within the data set.

Multimodal

A distribution characterized by having two or more modes or peaks, indicating the presence of multiple subgroups or clusters within the data.

Peaks

The highest points or maximum values, often in the context of a graph or a series of data points.

Valleys

Low areas or depressions between hills or mountains, often characterized by a river or stream running through them.