Brad's Thesis Advisor Often Tells Him That It's Important to Strive

question 32

Multiple Choice

Brad's thesis advisor often tells him that it's important to strive for results that are statistically significant.He explains that to have results that are statistically significant means that ____.

• A) descriptive statistics were used in this study
• B) participants were randomized in his study
• C) there was no random selection
• D) there is a small chance that the results were caused by random variables

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Definitions:

Asch's Study

A social psychology experiment by Solomon Asch that demonstrated the influence of group pressure on conformity.

Minority Influence

The process by which a smaller part of a group changes the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of the larger group, often through consistency and the quality of arguments.

Dissenters

Individuals who express opinions that are in variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

Correct Majority

The larger part of a group that holds the accurate or right viewpoint or decision, especially in the context of consensus or voting.