Darowski Et Al

question 33

Multiple Choice

Darowski et al. (2008) asked younger and older participants to read short texts.Some of these tests contained irrelevant and distracting words embedded in otherwise meaningful sentences.They found that:

• A)older adults process the sentences faster than young adults because of their preserved semantic system.
• B)there were no differences between older and younger adults because the task did not call for age-sensitive memory.
• C)younger adults and older adults alike were equally confused by the irrelevant material.
• D)older adults had more difficulties inhibiting the irrelevant material than did younger adults.

Understand the concept of bimodality in distributions.

Know the calculation and application of the median.

Recognize outliers and their impact on data analysis.

Understand the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics and their applications.

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Definitions:

Information-gathering

The process of collecting data and insights from various sources for analysis, decision-making, or research purposes.

Identifying

The act of recognizing or distinguishing the characteristics or features of a person, object, or concept.

Interview

A formal meeting in which one or more persons consult, question, or evaluate another person.

Goal

A clear statement identifying something to be accomplished in the long term.