The Feature of a Précis Is That

question 48

Multiple Choice

The feature of a précis is that

• A)it explains complex terminology
• B)it provides a clear summary of important ideas
• C)it is an overview of an essay
• D)it is a quotation at the beginning of a text

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Definitions:

Demand Characteristics

Demand Characteristics refer to subtle cues or signals in an experimental setting that influence the participants' behavior or responses, potentially skewing the study's results.

Correlation

A quantitative measure demonstrating how closely two or more variables vary together.

Causation

The action of causing something, indicating a relationship between two events where one is the result of the other.

Third-variable Problem

The third-variable problem occurs when a previously unconsidered variable affects both variables of interest, potentially falsely suggesting a causal relationship between them.