Which of the Following Is an Example of a Tertiary

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a tertiary circular reaction?

• A) Jean-Paul turns toward the sound of the phone ringing.
• B) Lucien kicks his mobile over and over, which makes it move.
• C) Kayla accidentally touches her nose with her thumb, which makes her laugh. Kayla then repeats the action, which makes her laugh again.
• D) After many tries, Megan turns her toy sideways and is able to pull it into the crib. Now, whenever she wants the toy, she turns it sideways to pull it through.

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Definitions:

Action Hypothesis

An assumption made for the purpose of action or investigation, guiding decision-making or research direction.

P-Value

The probability of observing results at least as extreme as those measured when the null hypothesis is true, used in hypothesis testing.

Simple Random Sample

A segment of a statistical population where all individuals have the same likelihood of being selected.

Hypothesis Testing

A method of statistical inference used to decide whether there is enough evidence in a sample of data to support a particular belief or hypothesis about a population.