Jan is summarizing numerical data by finding the mean, median, and mode for this set of data. She is most likely using __________ statistics
a. descriptive
b. ordinal
c. inferential
d. nominal
A
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Which of the following neurotransmitters causes a major inhibitory effect in the central nervous system?
a. glutamate b. acetylcholine c. GABA d. dopamine
A practitioner with an M.D. or Ph.D., who receives further training in the theories and therapy techniques developed by Sigmund Freud is probably a
a. psychiatrist. b. psychoanalyst. c. clinical therapist. d. counseling psychologist.
Which one of the following is likely to result in ineffective test items?
a. Identification of item topics by consulting the test plan. b. Ensuring that each item is based on an important learning objective or topic. c. Using slang or colloquial language when developing items. d. Ensuring that all items are independent.
It is soccer season and while the ten year-olds are playing on the school field, the parents are busy analyzing the game from the sideline. Alan and Mike can recall plays from soccer games played during last years soccer season. Riley, on the other hand, has a difficult time remembering specific plays from this afternoon's game. Alan and Mike played soccer in high school, and Riley has never played the game, even for neighborhood fun. Alan and Mike have greater memory for past games because:
A. they tried harder to pay attention B. their soccer experience helps them encode information C. they have larger LTM's than Riley D. they have photographic memories