When a Psychologist Wishes to Generalize Results to an Entire

question 65

Multiple Choice

When a psychologist wishes to generalize results to an entire population,he or she would use __________ statistics.

• A) descriptive
• B) inferential
• C) holistic
• D) correlational

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Definitions:

Congestive Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to fluid buildup around the heart and throughout the body.

Antitussive Agents

Medications designed to suppress coughing.

Respiratory Acidosis

A condition characterized by an excess of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, leading to decreased blood pH, often due to impaired lung function.

Blood Gas Analysis

A test measuring the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, used to evaluate lung function and the body's acid/base balance.