A Type II Error Occurs When the Researcher

question 63

Multiple Choice

A Type II error occurs when the researcher

• A)rejects Ho, but Ho is true
• B)rejects Ho, but Ho is false
• C)fails to reject Ho, but Ho is true
• D)fails to reject Ho, but Ho is false

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive and represent stimuli from the environment.

Stimulus Energies

The physical energy forms, such as light and sound, that activate sensory receptors and contribute to sensory processing.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting them into electrical signals sent to the brain.

Pheromones

Chemical substances released by animals and humans that trigger social responses in members of the same species.