Dr. Garza conducts an experiment on memory using participants above the age of 65 . Because she cannot include all people above the age of 65, she will selects what is known as a ____

a. sample
b. census
c. population
d. subgroup


a

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The faintest sound range most people can hear is __________ decibels

a. 0 to 10 b. 20 to 30 c. 40 to 50 d. 60 to 70

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Why is a well-written abstract important in light of the use of electronic databases?

a. More people have access to the abstract. b. The abstract will include a comprehensive bibliography that other researchers would find helpful. c. The abstract includes key words that are used to identify the article in an electronic search. d. Organizations that fund research often will read abstracts in databases and it may lead to the researcher receiving financial support.

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Which statement about epidural analgesia is true?

A) It numbs the entire lower half of the body. B) It limits pain reduction to the pelvic region. C) It strengthens uterine contractions. D) It shortens the length of labor.

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According to the chapter I Confessabout false confessions to crimes, the apparently annoyed experimenter

accused the participant of pressing the key (a) Enter (b) ALT (c) Return (d) Caps Lock

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