When a Researcher Evaluates the Probability of an Event by Looking

question 2

Multiple Choice

When a researcher evaluates the probability of an event by looking at how representative the sample is of the population of interest instead of the entire population, he is using:

• A)an elimination heuristic.
• B)an availability heuristic.
• C)a representative heuristic.
• D)a recognition heuristic.

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Definitions:

Tandem-drive Trucks

Trucks equipped with two rear axles, both of which provide power to the wheels for increased traction and load capacity.

Toe Adjustment

The process of altering the angle at which wheels point inward or outward from a straight-ahead position, affecting tire wear and vehicle handling.

Camber

The attitude of a wheel assembly when viewed head-on from the front of the vehicle. A wheel that leans outward at the top (away from the vehicle) has positive camber; one that leans inward at the top has negative camber.

Neutralize

To make something ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect, often used in chemical and electrical contexts.