Which of these is the best description of the use of inferential statistics?

a) procedure used to explain the relationship between two variables
b) method for summarizing a large amount of data with a few numbers
c) method used to determine the practical importance of research findings
d) procedure for determining if differences are due to chance or non-chance factors

ANS: d

Psychology

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Mark believes that people are genetically predisposed to dislike bitter-tasting foods because this has enhanced human survival . His beleif best illustrates the ______ perspective

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Psychology

Jade has been somewhat down lately and her friends are getting concerned. They suggest a night on the town scoping out good-looking guys. According to Kenrick, Montello, Gutierres, & Trost (1993), why might this work?

a. Drinking is a positive way to elevate her mood. b. When we see attractive people of the opposite sex, our mood is more positive. c. When we see attractive people of the same sex, our mood is elevated. d. Being exposed to beauty rarely influences our mood.

Psychology