The PGA Conducts a Study in Which They Use a Simple

question 21

Multiple Choice

The PGA conducts a study in which they use a simple random sample of 600 golfers.They examine the data from the sample and calculate that 28% of them own golf clubs made in the USA.The 28% is the

• A)average handicap of these golfers.
• B)sample statistic.
• C)population mean for all golfers.
• D)population parameter.
• E)None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Physiological Arousal

The body’s response to a stimulus, which includes increased heart rate, sweating, and heightened senses.

States of Emotion

The temporary emotional experiences or feelings that vary in intensity and occur in response to external or internal events.

Two-Factor Theory

The Schachter-Singer theory that to experience emotion one must (1) be physically aroused and (2) cognitively label the arousal.

Sympathetic Nervous System Activity

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for "fight or flight" responses, increasing heart rate, blood flow, and energy release.