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What is the statistical measure that indicates how much the participants' scores vary from one another?
What is the statistical measure that indicates how much the participants' scores vary from one another?
- Inferential statistics
- Correlation coefficient
- Mean
- Standard deviation (correct)
Which type of relationship is described when two variables increase or decrease together in a correlational relationship?
Which type of relationship is described when two variables increase or decrease together in a correlational relationship?
- Inverse correlation
- No correlation
- Negative correlation
- Positive correlation (correct)
In experimental analysis, what does a p-value of less than .05 typically indicate?
In experimental analysis, what does a p-value of less than .05 typically indicate?
- Statistical significance (correct)
- A higher likelihood of results occurring by chance
- The presence of a strong effect size
- A 5% likelihood that results occurred by chance
What is the best way to determine causation in research?
What is the best way to determine causation in research?
Which type of correlation shows that when one variable increases, the other decreases?
Which type of correlation shows that when one variable increases, the other decreases?
What is the term used to describe ethical guidelines followed by psychologists in research?
What is the term used to describe ethical guidelines followed by psychologists in research?
Which statistical measure gives an average of all scores in a data set?
Which statistical measure gives an average of all scores in a data set?
In inferential statistics, what does a p-value below .05 suggest?
In inferential statistics, what does a p-value below .05 suggest?
What type of statistical relationship is characterized by a perfect positive correlation?
What type of statistical relationship is characterized by a perfect positive correlation?
What is the main advantage of descriptive statistics?
What is the main advantage of descriptive statistics?
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