A Person Whose Degree Is in the Area of Quantitative

question 135

Multiple Choice

A person whose degree is in the area of quantitative psychology would probably spend quite a bit of their professional time

• A)developing statistical methods to overcome the limitations of empiricism.
• B)defining the structure of consciousness by its most basic elements.
• C)creating a functional analysis of behavior.
• D)analyzing data collected by their colleagues.

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The mistaken dismissal of a correct null hypothesis, often referred to as a "false positive."

Null Hypothesis

A statement or premise in statistics that implies no significant effect or relationship between variables, serving as a default position until evidence suggests otherwise.

Alternative Hypothesis

The hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, typically proposing a new effect, difference, or relationship.

P-Value

The likelihood of achieving outcomes in a test that are at least as significant as those observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis holds true.