The Amount and Type of Memory That a Computer Possesses

question 16

Multiple Choice

The amount and type of memory that a computer possesses affects all the following except:

• A) The type of program the computer can run.
• B) The speed of the computer.
• C) The cost of the computer.
• D) The cost of processing data.
• E) The speed of data entry.

Recognize different research techniques and their applications, including archival research and psychological testing.

Comprehend the use of operational definitions and dependent variables in research.

Identify and differentiate between independent, dependent, and control variables in experiments.

Understand various data collection techniques and their relevance in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Nonresponse Error

An error that occurs in survey research when some participants do not respond, potentially biasing the results.

Survey

A method for collecting information and data about a population by asking questions to a sample of that population to extrapolate insights or conclusions about the whole.

Cluster Samples

A sampling technique where the population is divided into groups (clusters) and a random sample of these clusters is selected to represent the whole population.

Sampling Error

Sampling error describes the difference between a sample statistic used to estimate a population parameter and the actual but unknown value of the parameter.