In Testing the Difference Between the Means of Two Independent

question 42

True/False

In testing the difference between the means of two independent populations, if neither population is normally distributed, then the sampling distribution of the difference in means will be approximately normal, provided that the sum of the sample sizes obtained from the two populations is at least 30.

Describe the process of forming a research question and developing a hypothesis.

Understand the importance of sampling and generalization in sociological research and how they affect research outcomes.

Recognize the importance and the challenges of achieving reliability and validity in sociological studies.

Explain the use and limitations of specific research methods for addressing different types of sociological questions.

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Definitions:

Learned Association

The process by which two pieces of information, or a behavior and a response, are linked together through conditioning.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or situation.

Consequence

A result or effect of an action or condition, significant in many aspects of psychology and behavior analysis.

Disruptive Behaviors

Actions that interrupt the normal flow or processes of events in social or educational settings.