Which of the Following Is an Example of a Social

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a social influence on consumer behavior?

• A) The fashion editor of Seventeen magazine writes that any teen who wants to be considered 'in' with the times must wear a shirt that shows her bellybutton.
• B) The manufacturer of a line of aromatherapy candles markets them at very exclusive stores.
• C) Ernie decides to buy a new dress for Easter, but decides not to buy anything because the store was overcrowded.
• D) Billie purchases a pair of Honey brand clogs instead of the Birkenstocks because the Birkenstocks were too expensive.

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Definitions:

Type I Error

A statistical error that occurs when a null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected when it is actually true.

Retention Rate

The percentage of individuals or items that remain in a condition, process, or system over a given period compared to the number at the start.

University

An educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning.

Type I Error

The statistical error of rejecting a true null hypothesis or finding a difference when there is none, often referred to as a "false positive".