A statistic is defined as _________
a. the score on the dependent variable of a particular subject in the sample
b. a number calculated on population data that quantifies a characteristic of the population
c. a number calculated on sample data that quantifies a characteristic of the sample
d. the number of subjects in the sample
C
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Dr. Stevenson just began a job treating Hispanic Americans in a rural clinic. An important cultural consideration for Stevenson to consider is the tendency for Hispanic Americans to
a. be reserved in display of emotion. b. view the therapist as an authority figure. c. place a strong emphasis on family interdependency. d. be guarded and secretive when interacting with other groups. e. express emotional problems through physical symptoms.
Dr. Spock wants to study whether having schizophrenia leads to an increase in risky health behaviors. Which would be the most appropriate control group to use for comparison?
A) a group of people with anxiety B) a randomly selected group of college students C) people diagnosed with both schizophrenia and anxiety D) no control group is necessary
The weaker form of the linguistic relativity hypothesis states that ________.
A. language influences thought B. language determines thought C. thought influences language D. thought determines language
When the protein called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) reaches a high enough concentration, the mother's uterus begins periodic contractions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.