A Researcher Asks Participants to Estimate the Height (In Inches)of

question 51

Multiple Choice

A researcher asks participants to estimate the height (in inches) of a statue that was in a waiting area.The researcher records the following estimates: 40,46,30,50,and 34.If the researcher removes the estimate of 40 (say,due to an experimenter error) ,then the value of the mean will

• A)decrease
• B)increase
• C)remain the same
• D)become negative

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Definitions:

Discrepancy Theory

A theory suggesting that dissatisfaction arises from a gap between an individual's desired and actual states.

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A method or tool used to assess, quantify, or evaluate something, often used in analyzing performance or outcomes.

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