A Study with College Students Found No Correlation Between Hours

question 24

Multiple Choice

A study with college students found no correlation between hours of study for an examination and test performance.This probably means

• A) the amount of study time by a student has no effect on test scores.
• B) hours of study and test performance are both influenced by a third variable, scholastic aptitude.
• C) there is a negative relationship between amount of study and test performance.
• D) None of these are correct.

Understand the distinction between reliability and validity, and the conditions under which each is necessary.

Recognize the importance of constructing validation and its role in psychological testing and assessment.

Understand the limitations of using specific participant populations and the implications for the generalizability of research outcomes.

Distinguish between experimental and correlational research designs and their methodologies.

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Definitions:

Real GDP

The measure of a country's economic output adjusted for price changes, such as inflation or deflation, providing a more accurate reflection of the economy's size and how it's growing over time.

Nominal GDP

The market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a year, measured in current prices without adjusting for inflation.

Economy Growth

An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, often measured by the growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Inflation Rate

The progression rate at which the cost of consumer goods and services climbs, thereby eroding purchasing potential.