In looking over all of his students' grades on the last test,
Dr. Abbot notices that there appears to be many high scores in one of his three classes. To determine if this class did perform better than the other two classes on this same test, Dr. Abbot decides to compute a mean and median for each class. To compare his classes, Dr. Abbot is using
a. inferential statistics.
b. measures of variability.
c. measures of central tendency.
d. frequency distributions.
ANSWER: c
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Problem solving refers to the process by which we attempt to discover ways of achieving goals that do not seem readily attainable
a) True b) False
Roger noticed that every time he started eating a bag of potato chips, he was watching television. Roger identified
a. an antecedent. c. punishment. b. reinforcement. d. target behavior.
Which one of the following is an objective test format?
a. Interview b. Essay c. Rating scale d. Multiple choice question
To maximize finding a job after obtaining your psychology degree, you should
a. exaggerate your accomplishments and "pad" your resume. b. list your degree and then emphasize the part-time jobs you have held during high school and college. c. emphasize your degree and the focus of your senior research project. d. emphasize the skills you have learned throughout your studies, such as finding information on your own, writing reports, and speaking in front of an audience.