Which of the following best defines probability?
a. The study of likelihood and uncertainty
b. The number of ways a particular outcome can occur divided by the total number of outcomes
c. The process of determining whether a hypothesis is supported by the results of a research study
d. Both a and b
d
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The neo-Freudians focused on the influence of psychosocial factors rather than on the sexual determinants of behavior
a. True b. False
The idea that certain areas of the brainstem can send out signals to fibers connected to the spinal cord and effectively block pain is part of the ______ theory of pain
a. cerebral control c. pattern b. gate control d. primary receptor
Which of the following is a cognitive difference between boys and girls?
A. Girls are more likely to begin speaking earlier. B. Girls are better at mathematical reasoning. C. Boys are better at computational mathematics. D. Boys are more likely to begin speaking earlier.
When graphing ratio data, why is it preferable to set the ordinate of the y-axis at 0?
A. Setting the ordinate to other values may yield an exaggerated impression of the changes in the variable. B. Doing so is the best protection against statistic-based challenges regarding methodology, findings, and conclusions. C. Ratio-level data has a theoretical range from 0 to plus or minus infinity. D. It is simply the traditional way of doing things, and has no inherent benefit.