A Small Pilot Study Reports Consumption of Energy Drinks Are

question 11

Multiple Choice

A small pilot study reports consumption of energy drinks are not associated with adverse outcomes in children. However, a larger follow up study correctly reports that energy drinks are associated with death in children under age 5. You know this means:

• A) The large study did not have enough power to detect the effect size.
• B) The small study was a type I error.
• C) The small study may have found the same results if it had a smaller sample.
• D) The small study was a type II error.

---

Definitions:

Legislatures

Elected bodies of government responsible for enacting laws, regulations, and typically consisting of one or two chambers or houses.

Courts

Institutions designated by a legal system to adjudicate disputes, interpret laws, and administer justice.

Secondary Deviance

The process of a person’s self-concept changing after being publicly labeled as deviant, leading to further deviant behavior.

Deviant Identity

The self-conception and social identity of an individual who is seen as deviating from the norms or values of society, often resulting in stigma or social exclusion.