When Computing Inferential Statistics,we Usually Want to Know the Likelihood

question 32

Multiple Choice

When computing inferential statistics,we usually want to know the likelihood of getting results:

• A)exactly like those we observed - based on chance
• B)as extreme as or more extreme than those we observed - based on chance
• C)as significant as ours - based on chance
• D)exactly like ours if the null hypothesis is false

Appreciate the distinctions and applications of various information processing theories and approaches.

Develop an understanding of the mechanisms and strategies for encoding, storage, and retrieval in cognitive processes.

Recognize the importance and techniques of critical thinking in cognitive development.

Grasp the significance of social and environmental factors in improving children's memory accuracy for legal purposes.

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