If We Could Stop Our Eyes from Quivering as We

question 18

Multiple Choice

If we could stop our eyes from quivering as we stared at a stationary object, the object would probably

• A) vanish from sight.
• B) stimulate feature detector cells located in the retina.
• C) appear more brilliantly colored.
• D) appear to change colors.

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Definitions:

Correct Decision

A decision made in statistical hypothesis testing that accurately reflects the true state of the world.

Type I Error

The mistake of rejecting a true null hypothesis or falsely claiming to detect an effect that does not actually exist.

Type II Error

A statistical mistake made by failing to reject a false null hypothesis; not detecting an effect or difference when there actually is one.

Test Impact

Measures the effect or change resulting from the introduction or implementation of a test or assessment.