Statistical Inference

question 29

Multiple Choice

Statistical inference

• A) refers to the process of drawing inferences about the sample based on the characteristics of the population.
• B) is the same as descriptive statistics.
• C) is the process of drawing inferences about the population based on the information taken from the sample.
• D) is the same as a census.

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Definitions:

Constructive Processing Effect

The psychological phenomenon where memory retrieval involves active reconstruction using both stored information and new input, rather than merely playing back exact copies of stored data.

Constructive Processing

Refers to the way individuals build up memories based on the integration of new information with existing knowledge.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of the term to be remembered, rather than merely repeating the word to oneself.

Long-Term Memory

A type of memory capable of storing an unlimited amount of information for periods ranging from a few days to a lifetime.