Which Would Be the Appropriate Way to Test Differences in Proportions

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which would be the appropriate way to test differences in proportions for more than two samples?

• A) t-test if variance is unknown
• B) z-test
• C) paired t-test
• D) F-test for equality of variances
• E) cross-tabulation procedure to conduct a chi-square test

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Definitions:

Imitative Capacity

The ability of an individual to mimic or reproduce actions, behaviors, or sounds observed from others.

Deferred Imitation

Imitating the behavior of an absent model; illustrates infants’ capacity for mental representation.

A-not-B Ability

A cognitive phenomenon observed in infants where they reach for a hidden object where they last found it (A) rather than its new location (B), showcasing a development phase in object permanence understanding.

Violation-of-expectation

A research method used in cognitive psychology to study infants' and young children's understanding of the physical and social world by observing their reactions to events that violate their expectations.