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What is the primary method used to calculate variance?
What is the primary method used to calculate variance?
Which type of probability is based on mathematical reasoning rather than personal judgment?
Which type of probability is based on mathematical reasoning rather than personal judgment?
What is the significance of Z-scores in standardization?
What is the significance of Z-scores in standardization?
Which historical figure is credited with the early development of probability theory through gambling problems?
Which historical figure is credited with the early development of probability theory through gambling problems?
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What does the term 'classical probability' refer to in its historical context?
What does the term 'classical probability' refer to in its historical context?
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Which measure of central tendency is least affected by extreme values in a dataset?
Which measure of central tendency is least affected by extreme values in a dataset?
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What is the purpose of confidence intervals in frequentist statistics?
What is the purpose of confidence intervals in frequentist statistics?
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How is the interquartile range calculated in descriptive statistics?
How is the interquartile range calculated in descriptive statistics?
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Which description most accurately defines the mode in a dataset?
Which description most accurately defines the mode in a dataset?
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What key assumption is fundamental to many frequentist statistical methods?
What key assumption is fundamental to many frequentist statistical methods?
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What is the significance of the central limit theorem in relation to normal distributions?
What is the significance of the central limit theorem in relation to normal distributions?
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Which of the following statements best describes the frequentist approach to probability?
Which of the following statements best describes the frequentist approach to probability?
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How does Bernoulli’s law of large numbers relate to the expected value?
How does Bernoulli’s law of large numbers relate to the expected value?
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What is the primary reason behind the Gaussian distribution being termed 'normal'?
What is the primary reason behind the Gaussian distribution being termed 'normal'?
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Which of the following best characterizes the disadvantages of the classical probability method?
Which of the following best characterizes the disadvantages of the classical probability method?
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What type of changes does the term 'discontinuity' refer to in the context of development?
What type of changes does the term 'discontinuity' refer to in the context of development?
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Which domain of development specifically addresses changes in thinking and memory?
Which domain of development specifically addresses changes in thinking and memory?
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What is the primary focus of the Interactionist Model of Development?
What is the primary focus of the Interactionist Model of Development?
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Which change is classified as a universal change within the context of age-related development?
Which change is classified as a universal change within the context of age-related development?
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In the context of toy design, what is the main purpose of creating age-appropriate toys?
In the context of toy design, what is the main purpose of creating age-appropriate toys?
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Which statement best describes a limitation of cognitive psychology?
Which statement best describes a limitation of cognitive psychology?
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What is a characteristic advantage of systems theory in studying human development?
What is a characteristic advantage of systems theory in studying human development?
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Which concept in psychoanalytic theory represents the unconscious drive for physical pleasure?
Which concept in psychoanalytic theory represents the unconscious drive for physical pleasure?
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What is a common feature of evolutionary psychology?
What is a common feature of evolutionary psychology?
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In Freud's theory, which part of personality is described as the moral judge?
In Freud's theory, which part of personality is described as the moral judge?
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Behaviour genetics suggests that traits are influenced by which of the following?
Behaviour genetics suggests that traits are influenced by which of the following?
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Freud's psychosexual stages denote development through a series of:
Freud's psychosexual stages denote development through a series of:
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At what age can a child typically start walking alone?
At what age can a child typically start walking alone?
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What is a common characteristic of boys' play preferences during early development?
What is a common characteristic of boys' play preferences during early development?
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Which condition is primarily caused by severe calorie deficiency in infants?
Which condition is primarily caused by severe calorie deficiency in infants?
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What is a potential consequence of malnutrition due to insufficient protein intake?
What is a potential consequence of malnutrition due to insufficient protein intake?
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What is a noted benefit of breastfeeding compared to bottle feeding for infants?
What is a noted benefit of breastfeeding compared to bottle feeding for infants?
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When should routine immunization for infants begin?
When should routine immunization for infants begin?
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What factor does NOT influence the quality of breastmilk?
What factor does NOT influence the quality of breastmilk?
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Which of the following describes micronutrient malnutrition?
Which of the following describes micronutrient malnutrition?
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What developmental milestone typically occurs between 19-24 months?
What developmental milestone typically occurs between 19-24 months?
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What is a major consequence of inconsistent exposure to a second language in infants?
What is a major consequence of inconsistent exposure to a second language in infants?
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Erikson's Trust versus Mistrust stage primarily emphasizes what aspect of an infant's development?
Erikson's Trust versus Mistrust stage primarily emphasizes what aspect of an infant's development?
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Which statement reflects the impact of maternal sensitivity on infant behavior?
Which statement reflects the impact of maternal sensitivity on infant behavior?
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Which phase of attachment is characterized by an infant's discomfort in the presence of strangers?
Which phase of attachment is characterized by an infant's discomfort in the presence of strangers?
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According to attachment theory, what is a key genetic characteristic shared by all humans?
According to attachment theory, what is a key genetic characteristic shared by all humans?
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What is one primary reason for the different interactions fathers and mothers have with their infants?
What is one primary reason for the different interactions fathers and mothers have with their infants?
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What impact does synchronization have on the parent's attachment to the infant?
What impact does synchronization have on the parent's attachment to the infant?
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What typically characterizes an infant's internal models of relationships by age 5?
What typically characterizes an infant's internal models of relationships by age 5?
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What is the effect of separation anxiety on infants?
What is the effect of separation anxiety on infants?
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Study Notes
Descriptive Statistics
- Descriptive statistics describe collected data, focusing on characteristics of interest.
- A sample represents a population, allowing for generalizations.
- Common descriptive statistics include averages (mean, median, mode), measures of variability (spread, range), and the mode, median, and mean.
- Key aspects (frequentist) involve data distribution assumptions (e.g., normality), which influence the validity of results.
Central Tendency
- Central tendency represents the center of a distribution.
- Measured using mean, median, and mode.
- Mean is strongly affected by extreme values, while median and mode are less affected by extreme values.
Variability
- Variability measures the spread of data.
- Measured using range, variance, and standard deviation.
- Range is the difference between the highest and lowest values.
- Variance is the average squared deviation from the mean.
- Standard deviation is the square root of variance.
Histograms
- Histograms visually represent the distribution of data.
- Data values are organized into bins on the x-axis, while frequencies are shown on the y-axis.
- Histograms help in understanding the shape of data distributions (e.g., normal, skewed).
Confidence Intervals
- Confidence intervals provide a range estimating a population parameter.
- Confidence level indicates the frequency of such an interval containing the parameter if the experiment was repeated.
Probability:
- Probability measures the chance of an event occurring.
- Theoretical, subjective, and experimental probabilities exist.
- Key figures in the development of probability theory include Pascal and Fermat.
Frequentist Approach:
- Frequency analysis deals with occurrences in repeated observations.
- Relative frequency estimates probability (long-run frequency).
- Bernoulli's law of large numbers demonstrates convergence of calculated frequencies toward true probabilities as trials increase.
- The Wisdom of Crowds suggests that aggregate judgment can be accurate.
Normal Distribution:
- The normal distribution is bell-shaped and symmetrical.
- Data clusters around the central tendency, with fewer data points at the extremes.
Statistical Distributions:
- Describes the probability of variables, for example, Binomial, etc.
- Useful for both descriptive and inferential statistics.
Bayesian Approach:
- The Bayesian approach combines prior beliefs, data, and likelihood.
- The result is a posterior (updated belief).
- It allows incorporation of prior knowledge with observed new data.
Correlation
- Measures the degree of change between two continuous variables.
- Expressed by a correlation coefficient (e.g., Pearson's r), ranging from -1 to +1, where values near ±1 indicates a strong relationship, values near 0 suggests a weak relationship.
Regression
- Predicts one continuous variable (outcome) based on another (predictor).
- A linear relationship is assumed. A least squares method identifies a best-fit line.
Hypothesis Testing
- Involves comparing observed data to a null hypothesis, often assuming no effect.
- A p-value measures the probability of observing the results, or more extreme results, under the null hypothesis.
- A small p-value suggests evidence against the null and supports the alternative hypothesis.
T-tests
- Used to compare means between two groups.
- Independent t-test: compares means between two independent groups (e.g., different treatments).
- Paired t-test: compares means from two related measurements from the same participants (matched pairs).
Statistical Inference (general notes)
- Uses samples to draw conclusions about populations.
- Common tests include, but are not limited to, the t-test and regression.
- Assumptions, such as the data being normally distributed, need to be considered.
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This quiz covers key concepts in descriptive statistics, focusing on central tendency and variability. You will explore measures such as mean, median, mode, range, and standard deviation. Understanding these statistics is crucial for interpreting data and making valid conclusions.
