Iyesha Reads a Journal Article Reporting a Study in Which

question 126

Multiple Choice

Iyesha reads a journal article reporting a study in which a small sample of women undertook tests of spatial ability at two points during their menstrual cycle. Iyesha conducts a similar study using not only spatial ability but also verbal ability tests. In addition, Iyesha tests a larger sample of women. Iyesha performed a _________.

• A)meta-analysis
• B)replication
• C)significance test
• D)control study

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Definitions:

Symmetric

In mathematics and statistics, symmetric indicates that a shape, function, or distribution is mirror-like, showing balance around a central point or axis.

Standard Normal Table

A mathematical table used in statistics to find areas under the curve of a standard normal distribution for various z-scores.

Probabilities

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Z

Often referred to as the Z-score, which is a statistical measure that describes a value's relationship to the mean of a group of values.