An Estimate of the Standard Deviation or Distance That Data

question 63

Multiple Choice

An estimate of the standard deviation or distance that data points fall from the regression line is measured by the ______.

• A) sum of squares
• B) standard error of estimate
• C) criterion variable
• D) predictor variable

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Definitions:

Attribution Style Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that individuals have consistent ways of explaining events in their lives, which can impact emotions, motivation, and behaviors.

Dispositional Attributions

Explanations of individual behavior as a result of internal characteristics, such as traits, beliefs, or abilities, rather than external circumstances.

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining one's own or others' behaviors based on external, situational factors rather than personal characteristics.

Heider

Refers to Fritz Heider, an influential psychologist known for his work on attribution theory, focusing on how people perceive and explain causes of behavior.