The Memory System in Which We Hold Information After It

question 322

Multiple Choice

The memory system in which we hold information after it has been analyzed for periods lasting for a minute or two is called:

• A)sensory memory
• B)short-term memory
• C)long-term memory
• D)procedural memory

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Definitions:

Statistical Inference

The process of drawing conclusions about a population based on sample data, using probability theory to estimate population parameters.

Probability Sampling

A sampling technique in which every member of the population has a known, non-zero chance of being selected.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the characteristics of the entire group, crucial for reliable research or data analysis.

Data Collection

The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest in a systematic fashion.