A researcher computes a sample variance equal to 16. What then must be the value of the sample standard deviation?

A. 4
B. 8
C. 16
D. 256


Answer: A

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A trait is polygenic if it is influenced:

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When are computer applications useful for psychology?

A) In a laboratory setting B) In a field setting C) When you don't have enough participants D) In a laboratory setting or a field setting

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