Unit 0 (Part #2): Research Methods & Data Interpretation

Front

Which frequency distribution shows more variation?

Back

Front

Perceived relationship where one does not exist.

Back

illusory correlation

Front

No relationship exists. Options: r = + 0.9, r = - 0.9, r = 0, r = - 0.2

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r = 0

Front

When the mean is higher than the median on a distribution of scores, what type of distribution is it?

Back

Positively skewed

Front

Negatively skewed distribution.

Back

Front

Positively skewed distribution.

Back

Front

Normal distribution ("perfect distribution") ("bell curve")

Back

Front

What is the independent variable in the study "Testing the effects of violent TV shows on aggressive behavior"?

Back

type of TV show

Front

What is the dependent variable in the study on "Testing the effects of violent TV shows on aggressive behavior"?

Back

aggressive behavior

Front

Add up all the scores and divide by number of scores.

Back

Mean