The Results of a Mathematics Placement Exam at Two Different

question 93

Multiple Choice

The results of a mathematics placement exam at two different campuses of Mercy College follow: Given that the two population standard deviations are known, what is the p-value?

• A) 1.0
• B) 0.0
• C) 0.05
• D) 0.95

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Definitions:

Logical Arguments

Reasoning where premises are systematically connected to arrive at a justified conclusion.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience psychological discomfort when they hold two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas and are motivated to resolve this inconsistency.

Attribution Theory

The theory concerned with how individuals deduce the causes of their own and others' behavior.

Social Exchange Theory

The theory that our social behavior is an exchange process, the aim of which is to maximize benefits and minimize costs.