Craig's List Advertises a Man Who Says He Is "Straight

question 6

Multiple Choice

Craig's List advertises a man who says he is "Straight, interested in meeting gay men." According to the research on the relationship between sexual attraction and behavior, what would best explain such a statement?

• A)He may be playing a practical joke: straight men do not engage in homosexual acts.
• B)He may be gay: that's the only reason he would want to meet a gay man.
• C)He may be bisexual: he's in denial.
• D)He may be straight: sexual orientation is more complex than behavior alone.

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Definitions:

Direction of Difference

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Research Hypothesis

A specific, testable prediction about the expected outcome of a study or experiment.

Statistically Significant

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Probability Level

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