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Ethical Concerns with Nonhumans
Ethical Concerns with Nonhumans
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Normal distribution – a symmetrical frequency of scores clustered around the mean
Normal distribution – a symmetrical frequency of scores clustered around the mean
$f(x) = \frac{1},{{\sigma \sqrt{2\pi}}} e^{-\frac{(x - \mu)^2},{2\sigma^2}}$
Mean – the sum of all the scores divided by the total number of scores
Mean – the sum of all the scores divided by the total number of scores
$\bar{x} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{n} x_i},{n}$
Inferential statistics – are statements about a large ______ based on an inference from a small sample
Inferential statistics – are statements about a large ______ based on an inference from a small sample
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Descriptive statistics involves summarizing results using mathematical measures such as the mean, median, and mode.
Descriptive statistics involves summarizing results using mathematical measures such as the mean, median, and mode.
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Informed consent in research refers to the participants being informed about what to expect and agreeing to continue with the study.
Informed consent in research refers to the participants being informed about what to expect and agreeing to continue with the study.
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The range is a measure of variation that can be calculated by subtracting the lowest score from the highest score.
The range is a measure of variation that can be calculated by subtracting the lowest score from the highest score.
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Standard deviation is a measure of the amount of variation among scores in a normal distribution.
Standard deviation is a measure of the amount of variation among scores in a normal distribution.
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Inferential statistics are used to make statements about a large population based on data from a small sample.
Inferential statistics are used to make statements about a large population based on data from a small sample.
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Descriptive statistics include measures of central score, such as mean, median, and mode, as well as measures of variation, such as range and standard deviation.
Descriptive statistics include measures of central score, such as mean, median, and mode, as well as measures of variation, such as range and standard deviation.
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Informed consent in research refers to a statement given to participants, informing them of what to expect and obtaining their agreement to continue.
Informed consent in research refers to a statement given to participants, informing them of what to expect and obtaining their agreement to continue.
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The median is always equal to the mode in a normal distribution.
The median is always equal to the mode in a normal distribution.
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Inferential statistics involve making statements about a large population based on an inference from a small sample.
Inferential statistics involve making statements about a large population based on an inference from a small sample.
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Standard deviation is a measure of the amount of variation among scores in a normal distribution.
Standard deviation is a measure of the amount of variation among scores in a normal distribution.
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