Which of the Following Reasons Best Describes Why Much of the Data

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons best describes why much of the data provided by foreign governments is suspected with respect to reliability?

• A) The data in foreign countries are usually written in a foreign language and there are translation difficulties that are often insurmountable.
• B) The size of the sample and the technique used for sampling may be faulty.
• C) Official statistics are sometimes too optimistic, reflecting national pride rather than practical reality.
• D) The data in foreign countries is usually not safeguarded.
• E) The data tend to be incomplete, and outdated.

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Definitions:

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that is unconsciously and effortlessly retrieved, affecting thoughts and behaviors, including skills and conditioned responses.

Explicit Memory

Conscious memory: subjects can retrieve an item and indicate that they know the retrieved item is the correct one.

Declarative Memory

Ability to recount what one knows, to detail the time, place, and circumstances of events; often lost in amnesia.

Amnesics

Amnesics are individuals suffering from amnesia, a condition marked by a partial or total inability to recall past experiences.