Professor Kipling Is Discussing Statistics in Your Introductory Psychology Class

question 5

Multiple Choice

Professor Kipling is discussing statistics in your introductory psychology class.She explains that descriptive statistics are invaluable because they allow psychologists to ____.

• A) describe the relationship between two variables
• B) summarize a pool of data
• C) determine whether a data set is normally distributed
• D) determine whether the differences between two groups are significant

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Definitions:

Materialized Norms

Norms that have been established and accepted in a society, influencing behavior and social interactions.

Idealizations

The process of envisioning or treating something in an ideal form, often ignoring the realities or imperfections.

Culture

The sum total of the social behaviors, norms, knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the members of a society.

Shared Meanings

Shared meanings refer to the common understanding or interpretation of symbols, language, or behaviors amongst members of a particular group or society.