In a Maze Learning Study, a Researcher Compares the Performance

question 17

Multiple Choice

In a maze learning study, a researcher compares the performance of laboratory-bred rats and wild rats, hoping to find that the wild rats are better. Which of the following would be a Type II error?

• A)the null hypothesis is rejected when it is in fact true
• B)the wild rats outperform the lab rats in the study
• C)no difference is found in the study, but wild rats are in truth better maze learners
• D)lab rats learn faster in the study, but in truth there is no difference

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Definitions:

Pie Graph

A circular chart divided into sectors, each sector shows the relative size of each value to the total.

Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, often used to visualize the frequency of data intervals.

Bar Chart

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Frequency Distribution

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