The Law of Large Numbers Implies That Larger Samples of Data

question 29

Multiple Choice

The law of large numbers implies that larger samples of data are less likely to show accidental patterns;therefore,larger samples are generally more informative.In making judgments about evidence,participants

• A)seem to understand and respect this law.
• B)ignore this law even though they do follow other principles of statistics.
• C)follow this law only if they have been trained in statistics.
• D)ignore this law in some situations but respect it in other situations.

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Definitions:

Amplitude

In physics, the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

Pitch

In music, the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum amount of stimulation needed for a stimulus to be detected by the senses.

Loudness

The subjective perception of the intensity of sound, often associated with the amplitude of sound waves.