AA Week One Summary

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A researcher randomly assigned students to two groups. One group was assigned to watch a violent television program while the other group watched a nonviolent program. The student's behavior was then recorded for incidences of aggressive behavior. Which research method is most appropriate?

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experimental

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Dr. Larson's study on classical music and test performance: Which research method is most appropriate?

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experiment

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Which research method is most appropriate for studying social and family systems of wild chimpanzees while keeping interaction to a minimum?

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observational study

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A hospital wants to open a gym. They ask the night-shift ER staff when they would use the gym. Is this sample biased or unbiased?

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Biased

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Primary data

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Data collected firsthand by the researchers for their research.

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The source of data collected and compiled by others is called …

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secondary data.

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Which of the following is an example of secondary data? Options: Statistical reports, Government publications, Company websites.

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All options are correct.

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Data initially collected in the process of investigation are known as …

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primary data.

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Find the z-score of 104 if mean=100 and SD=3 (Round to the first decimal place)

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1.3

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Find the Z-score. Mean = 27 Standard Deviation: 1.4 x = 11

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-11.43