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2614940514Which of the following statistical measures is most helpful for indicating the extent to which high school grades predict college grades?Correlation coefficient0
2614947513To graphically represent the correlation between two variables, researchers often construct aScatterplot1
2614953470If college graduates typically earn more money than high school graduates, this would indicate that level of education amd income arePositively correlated2
2614959528To determine whether the strength of people self esteem is related to their income levels, resources will most likely make use ofCorrelational research3
2614966541Professional psychological associations require researchers tominimize infections, illness, and pain in animal subjects4
2614971605When you read a bar graph, it is most important for you tonote the rage and size of the scale values5
2614974712In 1920, behaviorist John B. Watson condition an 8 month old infant Albert. he was turned over to Dr Watson without permission. This violates which ethical principal developed by the American Psychological Association?informed consent6
2615003153Which of the following is the best definition of Illusory correlation?A perceived but nonexistent correlation7
2615068396If a result is statistically significant, this means that thePsychologist accepts a 5 percent likelihood that the results occurred by chance8
2615089454Basing decisions or conclusions on observable evidence describes which of the following?Empirical approach9
2615101648A specification of how a researcher measures a research variable is known as a(n)Operational definition10
2615499408Replication involvesRepeating an earlier research study11
2615502137Bar graphs allow researchers toCompare grouos12
2615509087Which measure of central tendency would be most appropriate in determining housing values in a particular community?Median13
2615514521Why would the median, rather than the mean, be the appropriate measure of central tendency in determining housing values in a particular community?The median is minimally affected by extreme scores14

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