A Researcher Questioned 45 Randomly-Selected Members of the Freshman Class

question 18

Multiple Choice

A researcher questioned 45 randomly-selected members of the freshman class about their experiences drinking alcohol and used these responses to estimate the drinking behavior of the entire freshman class of 1500. In this example, the 45 interviewees were the __________ and the ___________ was the population.

• A) sample, student body
• B) parameters, freshman class
• C) statistics, parameters
• D) sample, freshman class

Identify the significant contributions of key behavioral biologists and their discoveries.

Analyze the effects of genetic manipulations, such as gene knockouts, on animal behaviors.

Relate hormone levels and gene expression to behaviors in animals.

Recognize the importance of critical periods in animal behavior, such as imprinting.

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Current Year CPI

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Base Year

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