A sample is said to be representative of the target population when the sample
a. is identical to the population.
b. is the same size as the population.
c. mirrors the characteristics of the population.
d. is larger than the population.
c
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A. Mnemonics B. Metamemory C. Memory aiding D. Rehearsing
How effective are school-based programs (through health classes or media campaigns) for preventing problem drinking?
a. The effectiveness of these programs varies tremendously. b. The effectiveness of these programs is consistently superior to the standard school curriculum on alcohol-related issues. c. The effectiveness of these programs is consistently superior to the standard school curriculum on alcohol-related issues, but only in the short term. d. The effectiveness of these programs appears to be inferior to the standard school curriculum on alcohol-related issues.
In 1994 what happened to legislation that would allow people sentenced to death Moderate to challenge their sentences using statistical evidence of past racial discrimination in executions?
A. The legislation passed both houses and became law. B. The U.S. Congress passed it, but the president vetoed it. C. The House of Representatives passed it, but the U.S. Senate rejected it. D. The legislation was rejected by both houses.
Psychologists could be involved in virtually any field of work because:
a. they study how people behave in multiple situations, including how they carry out the tasks associated with their jobs. b. there are not enough jobs, so psychologists usually cannot find work in their own field. c. they are more likely to change careers than most other professions. d. it is unlikely that they have the social skills needed when working cooperatively with others.