Inferential statistics are used to
a. decide whether sample data accurately represent a particular relationship in the population.
b. get rid of sampling error.
c. improve sampling error.
d. decide whether the population causes a particular relationship in the sample data.
A
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internalizing that for externalizing disorders. d. Treatments have been shown to be effective for children with a wide range of problems.
Mothers have more natural or innate parenting skills than fathers.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
What is common to the following researchers: Emmons, Little, Cantor?
A) They all believe in a stage-theory approach to personality. B) They all believe personality is fixed in childhood. C) They all look at people's goals as a way of understanding personality. D) They all study nonverbal behavior as a way of understanding personality.
Describe two ways in which contamination may have influenced the results of this study.
What will be an ideal response?