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Read the passage from a fictional research article below and answer the question that follows.The extraordinary results of this study are beyond reproach; the human mind creates memories each time you would like to remember them.–Frances Wallace, page 15Now read the following passages from a separate article. Which of the following uses of the above passage is not considered plagiarism?

A
And thus we know that the human mind creates memories each time you would like to remember them (Wallace 15).
B
If we look at Wallace’s work, we can be certain the human mind creates memories each time you would like to remember them.
C
Although it is startling to contemplate, “the human mind creates memories each time you would like to remember them” (Wallace 15).
D
These results are extraordinary and cannot be doubted—the human mind creates memories!
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Subtracting the lowest score in a data set from the highest is the appropriate way to calculate the __________.

A
range
B
median
C
standard deviation
D
mode
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Which of the following statements representing limitations of statistics is not true?

A
Statistics offers information that only applies to the average population.
B
Statistical results are influenced by inaccurate assumptions.
C
Statistical results are not always reported by valid sources.
D
Statistics often assists in advocating for positive change.
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An ethical psychologist will __________.

A
never make an unethical decision
B
always make ethical decisions
C
use ethics as an excuse for wrongdoing
D
be committed to taking ethical action

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