What kind of statistics allow researchers to make inferences about the likelihood that their results occurred merely by chance?
a. descriptive c. simple
b. reliable d. inferential
D
Inferential statistics allow researchers to draw conclusions about how likely it is that their results occurred by chance alone.
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Summarize the four basic principles of ethical research, and provide an example of how each principle might be violated in a research study.
What will be an ideal response?
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A) avoidance-avoidance conflict B) approach-approach conflict C) approach-avoidance conflict D) interpersonal conflict
Imagine that you have gotten back your test on attribution theory and have received an "A" grade. In applying the covariation principle to understand what caused your excellent grade, the "consensus" dimension refers to whether
a. you receive "A's" in most of your courses. b. you have received "A's" consistently from this teacher in the past. c. most other people taking the test also received "A's." d. you studied especially hard for this particular test.
The most common way gay men and lesbians become parents is through
A) previous heterosexual marriages. B) surrogacy. C) reproductive technologies. D) adoption.