For the Given Event, State Whether the Difference Between What

question 15

Multiple Choice

For the given event, state whether the difference between what occurred and what you would have expected by chance is statistically significant or not statistically significant.
-You are told that a mystery person's name begins with a consonant, and you correctly guess the first letter of
That mystery person's name.

• A)statistically significant
• B)not statistically significant

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Definitions:

Discrepancy

A divergence or difference between two or more items, situations, or values, often leading to a realization of a problem or a gap that needs addressing.

Effective

The degree to which something achieves its intended result, outcome, or goal with a minimum of wasted effort or expense.

Prescriptive Theories

Prescriptive theories offer specific recommendations or guidelines for actions, aiming to produce desired outcomes based on established principles or empirical findings.

Particular Type

A specific category or class with distinct characteristics that distinguish it from others.