Probability Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

Probability is

• A)the study of likelihood and uncertainty.
• B)the number of ways a particular outcome can occur divided by the total number of outcomes.
• C)the process of determining whether a hypothesis is supported by the results of a research study.
• D)both the study of likelihood and uncertainty and the number of ways a particular outcome can occur divided by the total number of outcomes.

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Definitions:

Ecological Approach

An approach to the study of cognition emphasizing the natural contexts or settings in which cognitive activities occur and the influences such settings have on the ways cognitive activities are acquired, practiced, and executed.

Anthropology

The study of humans, human behavior, and societies in the past and present, focusing on cultural, social, and physical aspects.

Cultural Contexts

The environment and factors that define the beliefs, practices, norms, and social influences of a particular group of people.

Quasi-experiment

A type of experimental design that does not include random assignment of participants to conditions, often used in situations where controlled experiments are not feasible.