Margie Sets Alpha to

question 21

Multiple Choice

Margie sets alpha to .05 whereas Charles sets alpha to .10. Which of the following is more likely to occur to Margie than to Charles?

• A) She may miss a relationship that is really there.
• B) She may overestimate her effect size.
• C) She may find too many statistically significant relationships.
• D) She may underestimate her effect size.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity, facilitating a state of rest and digest.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.

Distress

Negative stress, the kind felt during an illness or when going through a divorce.

Major Life Changes

Significant events or transitions in a person's life that require adaptation, such as marriage, divorce, moving to a new location, or significant loss.