A Null Hypothesis Can Only Be Rejected at the 10

question 27

Multiple Choice

A null hypothesis can only be rejected at the 10% significance level if and only if:

• A) a 90% confidence interval includes the hypothesized value of the parameter
• B) a 90% confidence interval does not include the hypothesized value of the parameter
• C) the null hypothesis is biased
• D) the null hypotheses includes sampling error

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Definitions:

Amplitude

The magnitude or extent of a fluctuation in a waveform or signal, often measured as the maximum distance from the average in sound waves or electromagnetic signals.

Pitch

The quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the highness or lowness of a tone.

Tonotopic Map

The organization of different frequencies of sounds within the auditory system, particularly the cochlea and auditory cortex.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound.