Applying Statistical Inference: an Example Calvin Has Set His Alpha

question 40

Multiple Choice

Applying Statistical Inference: An Example Calvin has set his alpha level at .05.He will reject the null hypothesis if he observes a difference between treatment conditions that is so large that it could have occurred by chance

• A)5 in 100 times.
• B)at least 5 in 100 times.
• C)less than 5 in 100 times.
• D)more than 5 in 100 times.

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Definitions:

Centration

The tendency, particularly in children during the preoperational stage, to focus on one aspect of a situation and neglect others.

Depth-First Search Algorithm

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Parallel Processing

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Means-End Analysis

A problem-solving technique that involves breaking down the problem into smaller, more manageable parts and addressing each part to reach the overall goal.