When We Use a Confidence Interval to Reach a Conclusion

question 48

Multiple Choice

When we use a confidence interval to reach a conclusion about the population mean,we are applying a type of reasoning or logic called ________.

• A)descriptive statistics
• B)the normal distribution
• C)statistical inference
• D)graphics

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Definitions:

Frederick Herzberg

An American psychologist best known for introducing job enrichment and the Motivator-Hygiene theory, also known as the Two-Factor Theory of motivation.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological health theory based on meeting inherent human needs in order of importance, leading to the ultimate goal of self-actualization.

Physiological Needs

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Safety Needs

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