A Researcher Is Interested in the Academic Performance Differences Between

question 1

Multiple Choice

A researcher is interested in the academic performance differences between individuals using an optimistic versus a pessimistic approach to their studies.If the researcher claims a significant difference between groups, when in fact none exists:

• A)the research hypothesis was correctly rejected.
• B)the research hypothesis was correctly accepted.
• C)a Type 1 error is made.
• D)the null hypothesis was correctly accepted.
• E)a Type 2 error is made.

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Definitions:

Left Cerebral Hemisphere

The half of the brain that is typically associated with analytical thinking, language processing, and logic.

Theories

Systematically organized sets of concepts, propositions, and principles intended to explain and predict phenomena, often forming a basis for action or hypothesis.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in complex functions such as thought, perception, and memory.

Moral Judgments

Evaluations or decisions made about actions or behaviors based on cultural, moral, or ethical standards.