Suppose You Wish to Compare the Means of M Groups

question 33

Multiple Choice

Suppose you wish to compare the means of m groups pair-by-pair. Choose the statement that is not true about the Bonferroni Correction. Choose (d) if none of the statements is true.

• A)The Bonferroni Correction is done by using a larger significance level for each individual test.
• B)If you want an overall significance level ofα and you are running m tests, then each individual test should be run with significance level mα.
• C)The number of pairwise comparisons required is always equal to the number of groups that are being compared.
• D)None of the statements is true.

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Definitions:

Sex-linked

Referring to traits genetically determined by genes located on sex chromosomes.

Autosomal

Pertaining to any of the chromosomes except the sex chromosomes; relating to genes that are located on the autosomes.

Recessive

A term used to describe a gene that expresses its trait only when paired with an identical gene.

X-linked Recessive

A mode of inheritance where a recessive gene on the X chromosome causes a condition or trait to be expressed primarily in males.