Problematic variables that can lead to alternative explanations for the results of a study are called ____ variables
a. ?independent
b. ?confounding
c. ?dependent
d. ?experimental
ANSWER:
b
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a. displays the average of each score received. b. offers no more information than a collection of raw data. c. counts the number of times each score is received. d. does none of the above.
Lazarus has concluded that in stressful situations, our anxious feelings arise from:
A. the nature of the situation B. our appraisal of the situation C. the level of actual danger associated with the situation D. the fight-or-flight response
What has been found related to cross-cultural factors and abortion statistics? a. Countries that have more liberal abortion laws have lower rates of abortion. b. Countries that have more liberal abortion laws have higher rates of abortion. c. Nearly 90% of abortions worldwide involve legal abortion procedures
d. Nearly 90% of abortions worldwide involve illegal abortion procedures.
Identify the basic concern with using the percentage of agreement as a measure of inter-rater reliability and explain how this concern is addressed by Cohen's kappa
What will be an ideal response?