A Researcher Measures the Number of Trials It Takes Two

question 70

Multiple Choice

A researcher measures the number of trials it takes two samples of participants to master a new task.In both samples,SS = 240.Sample A consisted of 12 participants and Sample B consisted of 18 participants.Which sample is associated with the largest variance?

• A) Sample A
• B) Sample B
• C) Both samples have the same variance.
• D) There is not enough information to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Autonomous Consumption

Describes the expenditure that consumers will make even when they have no income, considering it as a basic level of consumption driven by needs.

Saving

The act of setting aside money for future use, reducing current consumption.

Induced Consumption

Consumer spending that increases or decreases as a result of changes in income, as opposed to autonomous consumption that does not change with income.

Disposable Income

Income available to a household or individual after taxes have been paid, available for spending or saving.