The Law of Large Numbers Implies That Larger Samples of Data

question 29

Multiple Choice

The law of large numbers implies that larger samples of data are less likely to show accidental patterns;therefore,larger samples are generally more informative.In making judgments about evidence,participants

• A)seem to understand and respect this law.
• B)ignore this law even though they do follow other principles of statistics.
• C)follow this law only if they have been trained in statistics.
• D)ignore this law in some situations but respect it in other situations.

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Definitions:

Decision

The act or process of making a choice or judgment after considering different courses of action.

Conflict

A situation where there are incompatible interests, beliefs, or objectives between two or more parties, leading to a disagreement or dispute.

Group Decision

The outcome or resolution arrived at by a group of individuals through a deliberative process.

Socioemotional

Relating to the interplay between social interactions and emotional responses.