Which of the Following Is True About Type II Errors

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about Type II errors?

• A)the probability of one occurring is equal to the alpha level
• B)they cannot occur if the statistical test is powerful enough
• C)they occur when a true effect exists, but we fail to discover it in our study
• D)they occur when we reject the null hypothesis, when we really should not do so

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Definitions:

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract, thus enabling movement and support of various body functions.

Joints

The locations at which two or more bones connect, facilitating movement and providing support to the skeletal structure.

Kinesthetic

Relating to kinesthesia, which is the sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Perception

The cognitive process of interpreting sensory information to represent and understand the environment around us.