When There Is a Failure to Find a Significant Effect

question 179

Multiple Choice

When there is a failure to find a significant effect that actually exists, this is referred to as a:

• A)Type II error.
• B)statistically significant error.
• C)Type I error.
• D)power error.

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Definitions:

Errors

Mistakes or inaccuracies in data, calculations, or judgments that can affect the outcome or interpretation of a study or experiment.

Standard Deviation

An assessment that determines the magnitude of variation or spread across a set of data points.

Defective Computers

Computers that are faulty or have manufacturing errors, making them fail to perform as intended.

Standard Deviation

A statistic that quantifies the dispersion of a dataset relative to its mean.