When Psychologists Study a Sample to See If It Represents

question 24

Multiple Choice

When psychologists study a sample to see if it represents a population (called Population 1) that is different from a known population (called Population 2) ,the comparison distribution is

• A)the same as the distribution of Population 1.
• B)the same as the distribution of Population 2.
• C)a rectangular distribution with the same mean and standard deviation as Population 1.
• D)a rectangular distribution with the same mean and standard deviation as Population 2.

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Definitions:

Hyperopia

A common vision condition also known as farsightedness, where distant objects can be seen clearly but close ones do not come into proper focus.

Myopia

A vision condition characterized by difficulty in seeing distant objects clearly, commonly known as nearsightedness.

Presbyopia

A condition associated with aging in which the eye exhibits a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects due to the loss of elasticity of the lens.

Corneal Ulcer

An open sore on the cornea, the clear layer in front of the eye, which can cause pain, redness, and vision problems, usually resulting from infection or injury.