Descriptive statistics are helpful in _________ and _________ raw data
a. generalizing; inferring c. confusing; confounding
b. organizing; tenderizing d. summarizing; characterizing
D
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A. the observer effect B. the bystander effect C. observer bias D. subject bias
If you ask a respondent to rank several items rather than rating them individually, you can eliminate
a. telescoping. b. temporary accessibility. c. impression management. d. nondifferentiation.
Religious participation in the United States is _______ most countries in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Latin America but _______ most countries in Europe.
A. higher than; lower than B. lower than; the same as C. higher than; the same as D. lower than; higher than
Kevin suffers from food insecurity, and he is likely to become an obese child. What accounts for the relationship between food insecurity and child obesity?
A. Lack of regular food leads food-insecure children to overeat as adults. B. Parents in food-insecure families tend to sacrifice their own dietary needs and overfeed their children. C. Genetic factors in the parents make the child more likely to become obese. D. Parents in food-insecure families tend to buy fewer vegetables and more unhealthy treats when money is available.