The Idea That the Phase of the Moon Affects Human

question 37

Multiple Choice

The idea that the phase of the moon affects human behavior and may induce some people to behave abnormally is an example of a:

• A) pseudoscience.
• B) research-based conclusion.
• C) thinking error.
• D) psychological misconception.

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Definitions:

Variation

is a measure of the spread of data points in a dataset from the mean or another central value.

Test Statistic

A calculated value used in statistical testing to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis of a study.

Hypotheses

Statements made for testing and analysis, which can either be supported or refuted through experimentation or observation.

Standard Error Of Estimate

A measure of the accuracy of predictions made with a regression line, representing the typical distance between the observed values and the line.