In Generalizing from a Sample to the Population, It Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

In generalizing from a sample to the population, it is important that

• A) the sample is representative of the population.
• B) the sample is large.
• C) the scores in the sample have low variability.
• D) all of these conditions are observed.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Occipital Lobe

The rearmost lobe in each cerebral hemisphere of the brain, primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound, which ultimately converts acoustic signals into electrical impulses for the brain to interpret.