When Applicable,the Empirical Rule Provides the Approximate Percentage of Observations

question 83

Multiple Choice

When applicable,the empirical rule provides the approximate percentage of observations that fall within how many standard deviations from the mean?

• A)1,2,or 3 standard deviations
• B)2,3,or 4 standard deviations
• C)k standard deviations for every k > 1
• D)1 - 1/k² standard deviations for every k > 1

Recognize the role and characteristics of anecdotal evidence versus empirical evidence in decision making.

Identify the formats and sections of scholarly journal articles in psychology.

Comprehend key ethical principles guiding psychological research, including the protection of participant dignity and the use of deception.

Understand the empirical basis of psychology and how research findings evolve and are evaluated in a sociohistorical context.

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