Regarding Statistics, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 138

Multiple Choice

Regarding statistics, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Statistics help us draw valid conclusions about what we have observed.
• B)Statistics bring greater clarity and precision to psychological thought and research.
• C)There are two major major types of statistics: frequency and graphical.
• D)Psychologists use statistics because they often have to base decisions on a limited amount of data.

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Definitions:

Random Sample

A subset of individuals chosen from a larger population, where each member has an equal chance of being selected, ensuring the sample's representativeness.

Large Group

A social grouping that is too large for all members to maintain direct acquaintance and interaction, typically requiring formal structures for communication and decision-making.

Equal Chance

The principle that every individual or element in a sample or population has an identical likelihood of being chosen for something, commonly associated with random selection or assignment.

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