Occasionally a researcher will make use of highly sophisticated sampling techniques and still draw incorrect conclusions about the properties of a population. This is possible because of:
A) sampling error
B) the problem of induction
C) clustering
D) an operational confound
A
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A. The diagnosis would become a label that would stick with Sherolyn. B. The diagnosis would not provide information on current functioning. C. The diagnosis would not provide enough information for treatment. D. The diagnosis would be a temporary measure that would not identify maladaptive behaviors.
A heuristic can be described as
a search for evidence that fits one's beliefs. | ||
an educated guess based on prior experiences. | ||
a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem. | ||
a solution that comes suddenly to mind. |
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A. one hour; each hour B. one day; each day C. one day; each hour D. two days; each hour
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a. ?Angela, who is cognitively complex b. ?Barnie, a master of convergent thinking c. ?Claudette, who has great crystallized intelligence d. ?Dick, who is extremely proficient in metacognition