How Is the Density Different in Different Interior Regions of a Terrestrial

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Multiple Choice

How is the density different in different interior regions of a terrestrial planet?

• A) the core has a higher density than the mantle
• B) the core has a lower density than the mantle
• C) there is no way to measure changes in interior density
• D) there is no separation according to density

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Definitions:

Null Hypotheses

In statistical analysis, assumptions made for the purpose of testing, asserting no significant difference or effect is expected.

Alternative Hypotheses

In statistical hypothesis testing, it is the hypothesis that proposes a difference or effect, in contrast to the null hypothesis which proposes no effect or relationship.

Type II Error

Refers to the error that occurs when a statistical test fails to reject a false null hypothesis.

Type I Error

Falsely rejecting a true null hypothesis, widely recognized as a "false positive."