In Medieval Europe an Important Technological Advance Was the Use

question 115

Multiple Choice

In medieval Europe an important technological advance was the use of the padded horse collar for plowing.Once this idea was thought of,other people used it.This illustrates that knowledge is generally a

• A)public good.
• B)societal good.
• C)private good.
• D)normal good.

Understand the effect of the estimated proportion (p) on the sample size required for a given level of confidence and precision.

Comprehend the conditions under which the test statistic for p approximates a normal distribution.

Apply the principles of hypothesis testing to assess claims about population proportions.

Calculate and interpret confidence intervals for population proportions.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

A defense mechanism is a psychological strategy unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual ascribes their own unwanted thoughts, feelings, or motives onto another person.

Dishonest Tax Returns

The act of knowingly providing false information on a tax return to reduce tax liability, which is illegal and subject to penalties.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, groups, or even nations, to cope with realities and to maintain self-image by concealing the motivations behind one’s behavior.