What Is the Most Likely Explanation for Why a Study

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely explanation for why a study with a very small effect size came out significant?

• A)the study had a large sample size
• B)the study had a large population standard deviation
• C)the researcher used an insensitive hypothesis-testing procedure
• D)the researcher used a two-tailed test

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Definitions:

Mental Attitudes

Refers to the mental and emotional states or positions one adopts towards various aspects of life, shaping perceptions, behaviors, and outcomes.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by energy, positive emotions, and the tendency to seek out stimulation and the company of others.

Introversion

Introversion is a personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than external sources of stimulation, often involving a preference for solitude or small group interactions.

Libido

In psychoanalytic theory, a term used by Sigmund Freud to describe the energy derived from sexual desires and instincts.