If a sample is selected from a population, the sample mean is essentially guaranteed to be different from the population mean. In general, the naturally occurring difference between a sample statistic and the corresponding population parameter is called ____
a. type I error
b. type II error
c. sampling error
d. inferential error
c
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. According to a comprehensive assessment approach, a child must show a cognitive processing problem to be determined to have a learning disability; documentation of a deficit in an academic skill is not sufficient. 2. White children are most likely to be classified with learning disabilities. 3. Self-instruction involves a series of hints instead of a formal series of steps or a script.
Jenny's son received his mumps, measles, and rubella vaccine approximately six months ago
Shortly after his 2nd birthday, she noticed that he is showing many of the classic signs of autism. Her belief that the vaccine caused his autism is A) an example of confirmation bias. B) an example of hindsight bias. C) an example of illusory correlation. D) supported by several scientific studies.