M5: Inductive Reasoning Quiz
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M5: Inductive Reasoning Quiz
Question 1
Deductive Reasoning does not have a certain conclusion based on evidence (False)
Question 2
Inductive Reasoning includes finding the truth by making observations (True)
Question 3
Match the correct terms with the correct example:
Sample size (Example: 500 Sedona residents, over the age of 18)
Characteristic of Interest (Example: What is the most popular restaurant in Sedona) Target Population (Example: Sedona residents, 18 and over)
Question 4
If a sample is not representative, it may be considered biased (true).
Question 5
The smaller the sample size, the less reliable the results of the statistical study (true)
Question 6
Match the following questions with the labels. Who can I study to find out? (The sample)
What do I want to find out? (Characteristic of interest) Whom do I want to know about? (The target population) How am I going to conduct the study? (The method)
Question 7
Match the following terms with their examples.
The sample (1,000 random dog owners) The target population (Dog owners)
The characteristic of interest (Are poodles popular)
The method (Stand outside Petsmart and ask random dog owners the question)
Question 8
Match the following terms with their definitions.
Biased (A sample whose members have inappropriate characteristics not reflective of the target group)
Representative (The members of the sample have the same characteristics as the target population)
Randomness (Every member of the target population has an equal chance of being chosen for the sample)
Reliability (Conducting the same research in a similar situation will yield similar results)
Question 9
Match the terms to the correct definition:
Experimental Group (A group in a study who receives treatment)
Control Group (A group in a study who does not receive medication or who receives a placebo)
Question 10
Match the term to the definition:
Blind Studies (The participants do not know whether they are part of the control group or the experimental group, but the researchers do know)
Double Blind Studies (The participants and the researchers do not know whether they are part of the control group or experimental group)
Question 11
What are some of the benefits of having blind or double-blind studies? (It prevents bias. Also, the researcher cannot exaggerate or skew the results)
Question 12: Midpoint Reflection
Up to this point, I believe everyone is grasping the course reading well. Moreover, the presented reading materials are engaging and are imparting critical thinking skills. As per now, I am satisfied with the learn [Show Less]