A common method for selecting representative samples is to select them
a. randomly from the larger population.
b. strictly from volunteers.
c. independently by placing the surveys in popular magazines and newspapers.
d. from the confidential lists generated from mail order firms.
ANSWER: a
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To support the notion of g, Spearman developed a statistical technique called
a. correlation. b. principle components. c. factor analysis. d. analysis of variance.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false