In research, what is the difference between a population and a sample?
What will be an ideal response?
population is the entire group of interest; sample is a representative subset of the entire group
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Mustafa's family has petitioned the court to have him involuntarily committed. The judge, having decided that Mustafa's mental health should be examined, performs the examination herself. Then, at an informal hearing, Mustafa was not allowed to testify. What part of this story is accurate? a. A judge is not the one to perform the examination
b. The person who is the target of a commitment cannot testify. c. Family members can petition for a civil commitment procedure. d. The person who is the target of a commitment is provided an informal hearing.
Research shows that children identified as smart get more respect from teachers and are given more educational opportunities than other children. This difference in how they are treated is an example of:
a. stereotype threat b. the labeling effect c. the Flynn Effect d. the Mozart effect
Individuals in the same cohort are exposed to the same historical context
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The communication of pain sensations in the body is referred to:
a. dynorphin. b. nociception. c. analgesia. d. chemoception.