The Fact That Languages Across the World Show the Same

question 65

Multiple Choice

The fact that languages across the world show the same pattern of regularities leads researchers to believe that

• A) the pattern of learning across cultures is similar.
• B) our vocal muscles determine our language development.
• C) we have an innate biological heritage stipulating the structure of human language.
• D) the word order of subject-verb-object occurs in all languages.

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Definitions:

Sample Variances

Statistical measurements that quantify the dispersion or spread of data points within a sample from their mean.

F Test

A statistical test used to compare the variances of two populations and determine if they are significantly different from each other.

Significance Level

A threshold within hypothesis testing that defines the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, denoted by alpha.

Speed Limits

Regulatory maximum or minimum speeds set for vehicles on certain roads to ensure safety and flow of traffic.