Researchers Hypothesized That the New "Shake Weight" Would Yield a More

question 10

Multiple Choice

Researchers hypothesized that the new "Shake Weight" would yield a more effective workout than traditional barbell weight training. They found that using the "Shake Weight" for 6 minutes a day, three times a week, resulted in the greater improvement in strength than engaging in a 40-minute barbell regimen three times a week. They acknowledged, however, that they might have a Type I error. What does this mean?

• A) The surprising effectiveness of the Shake Weight is probably due to chance or measurement error
• B) The researchers thought the weight workouts were the same, when the Shake Weight was in reality more effective.

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