Interpretation

Psychology

(noun)

The third and final stage of the perception process. This stage is characterized by our representation and understanding of stimuli in our environment. In this stage, individuals most directly display their subjective views of the world around them.

Related Terms

  • Self-concept
Management

(noun)

An act of explaining what is obscure.

Related Terms

  • active listening
  • receiver

Examples of Interpretation in the following topics:

  • Student Learning Outcomes

  • Student Learning Outcomes

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    • Conduct and interpret hypothesis tests for two population means, population standard deviations known.
    • Conduct and interpret hypothesis tests for two population means, population standard deviations unknown.
  • [PF content: Interpreting the Constitution]

  • Student Learning Outcomes

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    • Conduct and interpret hypothesis tests for a single population mean, population standard deviation known.
    • Conduct and interpret hypothesis tests for a single population mean, population standard deviation unknown.
  • Interpretation

    • In the interpretation stage of perception, we attach meaning to stimuli.
    • Each stimulus or group of stimuli can be interpreted in many different ways.
    • Our interpretations are subjective and based on personal factors.
    • That is their interpretation of the stimulus (a raised hand).
    • If I believe myself to be an attractive person, I might interpret stares from strangers (stimulus) as admiration (interpretation).
  • Student Learning Outcomes

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    • Calculate and interpret confidence intervals for one population mean and one population proportion.
  • Interpreting confidence intervals

    • Correct interpretation:
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