An Example of a Type I Error Is When a Researcher

question 8

Multiple Choice

An example of a Type I error is when a researcher concludes ______.

• A) an effect does not exist when it actually does
• B) an effect exists when it actually doesn't
• C) groups do not differ when they actually do
• D) groups are the same when they're actually different

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Definitions:

Heart Failure

A chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs, leading to various symptoms and complications.

Angina Pectoris

A condition marked by severe pain in the chest, often spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck, due to inadequate blood flow to the heart.

Mitral Valve Prolapse

A condition where the mitral valve in the heart doesn't close tightly, allowing blood to flow backward.

Mitral Valve Prolapse

A condition where the mitral valve of the heart does not close properly, often leading to blood leakage back into the left atrium.