If We Reject the Null Hypothesis, We Conclude That

question 171

Multiple Choice

If we reject the null hypothesis, we conclude that:

• A) there is not enough statistical evidence to infer that the alternative hypothesis is true
• B) there is enough statistical evidence to infer that the alternative hypothesis is true
• C) there is not enough statistical evidence to infer that the null hypothesis is true
• D) there is enough statistical evidence to infer that the null hypothesis is true
• E) the test is statistically insignificant at whatever level of significance the test was conducted at

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Definitions:

Skinner Box

An experimental apparatus designed by B.F. Skinner for studying animal behavior through operant conditioning.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior by being presented immediately after that response or behavior.

Respondent Behavior

behavior that occurs as a direct response to a specific stimulus, often without conscious decision, in classical conditioning.

Superstitious Behavior

Actions based on irrational beliefs that certain actions or events can influence outcomes in a way not justified by reason or science.