Researchers Study the Relationship Between Taking Vitamin C and Life

question 1

Multiple Choice

Researchers study the relationship between taking Vitamin C and life expectancy A p value of 0.43 is reported. If the researchers were incorrect about this conclusion it would be an example what?

• A) A type I error.
• B) A sampling error
• C) A type II error
• D) An overenrolled study

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure of the dispersion or variation in a set of values, indicating how spread out the values are from the mean.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values from the mean.

Payoff

The return or reward received from an investment or action.

Outcome Yields

The results obtained from a particular action or set of circumstances, typically measured in terms of benefits, profits, or yields.