Selection of the Appropriate Statistical Test to Use in a Research

question 53

Multiple Choice

Selection of the appropriate statistical test to use in a research study depends on:

• A)the type of research question asked
• B)the number of variables
• C)the measurement scale used
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions are experienced as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Physiological Changes

Alterations in the normal functions of the living organism or any of its parts.

Stimulus

An external or internal event or occurrence that elicits a response from an organism.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that emotions arise from physiological responses to external events or stimuli before they are interpreted.