The two types of statistics are _____

a. descriptive and inferential c. value-free and value-tied
b. positive and negative d. hypothetical and empirical


A
Descriptive statistics describe data sets and inferential statistics help researchers decide whether the results are due to chance alone or not.

Psychology

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a. pay-for-performance b. merit pay c. gainsharing d. profit sharing

Psychology

Francisco has fallen in love many times, but has difficulty finding long-term happiness in any of his relationships. He desperately wants to find a romantic partner. Francisco probably has which kind of adult attachment style?

A. Secure B. Anxious-ambivalent C. Avoidant D. Dependent

Psychology

Random error is also called noise

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Which of the following is true regarding the publication and (periodic revision) of the DSM?

a. It has spurred the development of structured diagnostic interviews. b. It has reduced the overall volume of psychological and psychiatric research. c. both of the above d. neither of the above

Psychology