Which of the Following Is a Type of Conclusion Error

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a type of conclusion error in quantitative studies?

• A) Concluding that the study is biased
• B) Concluding that the study results are generalizable
• C) Concluding that no relationship or difference exists in the population when in reality it does
• D) Concluding that extraneous variables were at work

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Definitions:

Blindsight

A phenomenon in which individuals with certain types of brain damage can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them.

The Cocktail Party Effect

The ability to focus one's auditory attention on a particular stimulus while filtering out a range of other stimuli, as when a person can focus on a single conversation in a noisy environment.

Text Message

A short message transmitted between mobile phones or other electronic devices.

Parallel Processing

A computational method where multiple processes run simultaneously, often used to increase speed and efficiency in computer systems.