A score that falls substantially above or below most other scores in a data set is called ______.

A. a confound
B. a statistic
C. an outlier
D. a significant effect


Answer: C

Psychology

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A. are to be placed in a separate classroom to better meet their educational needs B. should only be taught by teachers who have special training in the particular learning disability they have C. should receive private education paid for by the government in order to increase the probability that they will succeed D. are to be placed in classrooms that are as similar as possible to classrooms for children without learning disabilities

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A common saying is that, "You only get one chance to make a first impression." Which of the following aspects of first impressions best supports this saying?

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