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:

Qualitative Methods

Approaches used in research to collect, analyze, and interpret non-numerical data, aiming to understand concepts, thoughts, or experiences.

Respondents

Interviewees or survey participants considered capable of speaking only on behalf of themselves. The individuals responding to survey or interview questions.

Interviewer's Personal Characteristics

Traits or features of an interviewer that can potentially influence the responses of interviewees or the outcome of the interview process.

Researcher's Dress

The attire or clothing worn by researchers, which might influence the outcome of studies, especially in fields where personal interaction is involved.