15 Questions
Who is considered to be the first president of the American Psychological Association (APA)?
William James
Which psychologist established the first psychology laboratory in the world?
Wilhelm Wundt
Who is known for their work in establishing an anthropometric laboratory in London and developing the technique of correlation?
Franz Anton Messner
What is the main focus of statistics?
Analyzing numerical data
Which activity involves describing the properties or characteristics of data?
Analysis of data
Who is credited for the origin of experimental psychology in 1796?
Nevil Maskelyne
What did Friedrich Bessel develop to correct constant errors of observers?
Personal equation
Who contributed to establishing an exact science of the relationship between physical and mental phenomena?
Gustav Theodor Fechner
In statistics, what does 'presentation of data' refer to?
Arrangement in tables and graphs
What is the primary purpose of statistics in the field of Psychology?
To predict and determine organism behavior
Which category of statistics involves collecting, classifying, and summarizing data?
Descriptive Statistics
Why is understanding statistics important for college students?
To organize time and interpret situations
What does Inferential Statistics primarily involve?
Analyzing organized data leading to predictions
What role does statistics play in determining the effectiveness of treatments or methods in Psychology?
Statistics enables prediction of 'how much' of a thing will happen under specific conditions
Why is Inferential Statistics considered to require a higher order of critical judgment?
It involves analyzing data to make predictions and draw inferences
Learn the basics of statistics, including data collection, organization, presentation, analysis, and interpretation. Understand the importance of gathering numerical information, creating tables and graphs, and describing properties of data.
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