Columbus Believed That

question 90

Multiple Choice

Columbus believed that

• A)he was a semi-divine being.
• B)the world was 50,000 miles in diameter.
• C)he discovered a new continent.
• D)the world was equal parts land and water.
• E)the distance from Europe to Japan was about 2,700 miles.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

The theory asserting that the observed differences between certain groups are not substantial but rather can be attributed to errors in sampling or experimentation.

Obtained Value

The actual value or result found from a statistical test or experiment.

Critical Value

A point on the scale of the test statistic beyond which the null hypothesis is rejected.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or relationship between specified populations, any observed effect is due to sampling or experimental error.