An effect size is a measure of
a. the magnitude of the relationship between two variables.
b. whether the result reached statistical significance.
c. the validity of our result.
d. the probability that we made a correct decision.
A student is asked in a survey question about whether he enjoys spending time with his family.
The student really doesn't like his family very much but doesn't want to seem like a bad guy and so says that he does enjoy spending time with his family. The student is likely responding to the pressure of
a. social desirability.
b. sensitivity bias.
c. response bias.
d. consensus responding.
The problem of survey participants attempting to present a positive image of themselves is referred to as
a. experimenter bias.
b. social desirability bias.
c. response set bias.
d. good subject bias.
To bridge the gap between media and psychological research findings, the APA recommends that psychologists receive training in speaking with media personnel.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Dr. Wilson conducts an experiment and finds that the difference between the experimental and control group means is 45.3 units. This can be referred to as the
a. effect size indicator
b. unstandardized difference between means
c. standardized difference between means
d. z score
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