Professor Rodgers examined survey information about people who were 65 years of age and older. He found
the average level of happiness reported increased from 1982 to 2002.
He concluded that people under 65
years of age also experienced increasing levels of happiness from 1982 to 2002. The error he committed is
called
A) the error of illogical reasoning. B) the error of overgeneralization.
C) the error of selective observation. D) no errors.
B
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c. emotional expressiveness. d. where they were born.
What is the time range for an acute stress reaction to occur after the event?
a. 5–24 hours b. 0–48 hours c. 24–48 hours d. 10–20 hours
In the context of the scientific method, what distinguishes objective and subjective?
a. Objective results are obtained via automated processes whereas subjective results are obtained via scientists. b. Objectivity is supposed to be empirical and unbiased, whereas subjectivity stems from individuals' own beliefs and interpretation. c. Objective results are the result of collaborations and subjectivity are the result of independent research. d. Objectivity is less important for scientific research than subjectivity.
What is the value of the total sum of squares (SST)?
A. 3.22
B. 4.93
C. 27.55
D. 32.14