Researchers Studied the Relationship Between Vitamin B12 Consumption and Hair

question 15

Multiple Choice

Researchers studied the relationship between Vitamin B12 consumption and hair growth and report a p value of 0.56. The study was a pilot study with an alpha of 0.10. You know this means:

• A) There is no statistically significant relationship between Vitamin B12 consumption and hair growth.
• B) Vitamin B12 consumption is association with a 56% increase in hair growth.
• C) The sample size was too small and a type I error was made.
• D) There is a statistically significant relationship between Vitamin B12 consumption and hair growth.

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