A Longitudinal Study Demonstrated That, Compared to a Control Group

question 28

Multiple Choice

A longitudinal study demonstrated that, compared to a control group, the blood pressure of nuns living in a secluded order in Umbria ________.

• A) rose slightly over the span of the study
• B) remained the same over the span of the study
• C) lowered significantly over the span of the study
• D) lowered slightly over the span of the study

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Definitions:

Type II Error

Occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, implying a failure to detect an effect or difference when one actually exists.

Statistical Conclusion Validity

The degree to which conclusions drawn from statistical procedures are accurate and reliable.

Causal Relationship

A type of connection between two variables where a change in one directly influences or causes a change in the other.

Measured Variables

Variables in an experiment or study that are quantitatively analyzed to understand their impact or relationship with other variables.