Your Psychology Professor Wants to Organize and Summarize the Scores

question 12

Multiple Choice

Your psychology professor wants to organize and summarize the scores on the first psychology test; which type of statistics is your professor MOST likely to use?

• A) descriptive statistics
• B) inferential statistics
• C) correlational statistics
• D) significant statistics

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Definitions:

Bystander Effect

In social psychology, this refers to the tendency of people to be less inclined to provide aid to someone in need when they are in a group.

Clinical

Pertaining to the observation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients, especially those with psychological disorders.

Counseling

A professional guidance process involving therapeutic conversations and techniques to help individuals cope with personal, psychological, or social challenges.

Developmental

Developmental refers to the process of growth and change that occurs across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.