When a Statistical Test Is Described as "Robust," It Means

question 14

Multiple Choice

When a statistical test is described as "robust," it means that the test

• A) is easy to compute without the help of a computer.
• B) is unlikely to result in a Type II error.
• C) requires the use of all actual case values for its computation
• D) still produces accurate results if not all of its assumptions for use can be met.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain's limbic system involved in processing emotions, especially fear, anxiety, and aggression.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain, located in the medial temporal lobe, playing important roles in short and long-term memory and spatial navigation.

Fear Responses

The instinctual reactions and behaviors prompted by threats or perceived dangers, part of the body’s fight-or-flight response.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in numerous high-level functions such as perception, memory, thought, and complex motor functions.