As the Standard Deviation, $\sigma$ )Decreases,the Width of the Confidence Interval _______________

question 46

Multiple Choice

As the standard deviation, ( $\sigma$ ) decreases,the width of the confidence interval _______________.

• A)Stays the same
• B)Decreases
• C)Increases

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of mental uneasiness caused by possessing multiple opposing beliefs, ideas, or values concurrently.

Operant Conditioning

An engagement strategy in education where the robustness of a behavior is regulated through reinforcement or punitive measures.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group's prevailing opinions to become more extreme following group discussions.

Erikson's Stages

A theory of psychosocial development delineating eight stages that an individual passes through from infancy to late adulthood, each characterized by a different psychological conflict.