A Number That Describes a Characteristic of a Sample of Scores

question 30

Multiple Choice

A number that describes a characteristic of a sample of scores is called a

• A)descriptive score.
• B)summary score.
• C)statistic.
• D)parameter.

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Definitions:

Palmar Grasp

A reflexive movement in infants, where the palm closes around an object placed in it.

Rooting Reflex

An instinctual reaction in newborns, which causes them to turn their head towards anything that strokes their cheek or mouth, aiding in breastfeeding.

Imitate Behavior

The act of copying or mirroring actions, gestures, or speech patterns of another individual.

Experience-Dependent Brain

The concept that the brain develops and changes in response to sensory, motor, emotional, and cognitive experiences.