In Your Own Words, Describe What a P-Value Is and How

question 29

Essay

In your own words, describe what a P-value is and how we use it to evaluate statistical hypotheses.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, particularly those related to survival, such as fear and aggression.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unwanted, repeated thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that one feels the urge to repeat again and again.

Compulsive Behaviors

Actions that a person feels compelled to perform repeatedly, often in response to an obsessive thought, typically leading to significant distress or impairment.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding a stimulus following the behavior.