If Statistical Analyses Show That the Difference Between Condition Means

question 29

Multiple Choice

If statistical analyses show that the difference between condition means is larger than would be expected on the basis of error variance alone, a researcher will

• A)accept the null hypothesis.
• B)reject the null hypothesis.
• C)fail to reject the null hypothesis.
• D)reject the experimental hypothesis.

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